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OPEN SEASON. The Pierce County-owned Chambers Bay Golf Course is set for a construction boom that starts later this month in preparation for the US Open in June.

BUILDING BOOM FOR U.S. OPEN SET TO START By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

ost of the tickets for the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in the middle of June are sold out, but the region will certainly know golf is the name of the game as tens of thousands of golf fans, international journalists and golf officials fill hotel rooms, eat at area restaurants, visit local museums and drive local streets. The Pierce County-owned Chambers Bay Golf Course will host the United States Golf Association’s national golf championship tournament June 15-21. The event will bring an estimated 235,000

“The tremendous response we have received for our ticket sales reaffirms our decision to bring the U.S. Open to Chambers Bay and the Pacific Northwest.” – Thomas J. O’Toole Jr., USGA president people to the region. Only two other public courses have hosted the U.S. Open in its 115-year history and this will mark the first time it has been held on the West Coast.

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Economic predictions suggest the tournament will bring $150 million in tourism-related spending as well as boost awareness about the region’s attractions that will be translated into more tourists

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for years to come. The economic impact of the U.S. Open is already being felt with local hotels exceeding their bookings for the summer. Area hotels are reporting occupancy rates of about 86 percent for the week of the tournament, which is more than 15 percent higher than usual, Travel Tacoma + Pierce County CEO Bennish Brown said. “We will be sold out, I think, of most properties in Pierce County,” he said, noting that not only Tacoma hotels are posting high occupancy rates but so are hotels in Lakewood, DuPont, Gig Harbor and Fife. More than 100 volunteers will be located at the airport and train stations as well as around Pierce County to aid u See U.S. OPEN / page A12

SAFE STREETS

LACK OF DETAILS RAISES QUESTIONS By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTOS BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

NEW YEAR. Truc Nguyen of Lincoln High School (back) and Amy Hoang

make up the “Sunflowers” dance troupe that performed at the Rose Park Care Center to mark the Lunar New Year.

LUNAR NEW YEAR BRIDGES CULTURES By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

The year of the goat dawned with the celebrations of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 19, but the air of good will continues. High school dancers from the Trung

Vuong Association in Tacoma performed a traditional Vietnamese New Year’s dance to mark the coming of spring and handed out flowers to the audience, residents of the Rose Park Care Center, last week. The idea behind the performance was u See CULTURE / page A12

Questions regarding Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland’s plan to fix the city’s crater-marked streets started shortly after she outlined the idea of a $500 million tax package during her State of the City address last week. She wants residents to rally behind a voter-approved package that would raise $50 million a year for the next decade to fund street improvements that have been underfunded for more than 30 years. The taxing plan would cost households about $15 a month. Absent from Strickland’s plan so far is what taxes will be raised, although she plans to provide details in a few weeks as the plan works its way to the November ballot. Many residential streets have too many potholes to repair, so they will get replaced under the

u See POTHOLE / page A6

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RECOGNITION. Organizer Darren Pen (standing left) honors those who make it their duty to keep Tacoma streets safe.

TACOMA CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HONORED By Derek Shuck Derek@tacomaweekly.com

Members of the Safe Streets campaign from across Tacoma gathered on Feb. 26 to celebrate those that keep our neighborhoods clean and safe. At a local dinner held to award Tacoma’s various code enforcement officers, the event brought several big names to Calvary Baptist Church for the meal, including Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “Community partners are critical to strong and safe neighborhoods,” Lindquist said. Groups like Safe Streets are integral to the Tacoma u See SAFE STREETS / page A3

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Pothole pig’s Point ruston loggerheads

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lead to PartnershiP talks By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

The Ruston City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that directs city staff to being in talks with Tacoma to have the City of Destiny shepherd the permits needed to continue construction of Point Ruston. The $1.2 billion residential and commercial site straddles the Ruston-Tacoma city line. The city-to-city interlocal permitting agreement would have to eventually be approved by the councils of both municipalities and is meant to streamline the permitting process by flowing the design plans and oversight through one department. Talks of the permitting shift come

after Tacoma City Council approved a petition by the Point Ruston developers to annex the 43 acres of their development located on the Ruston side of the city limits into Tacoma. The annexation petition followed years of contentious exchanges between Point Ruston owners and the Ruston city officials concerning permits and changes to the 97-acre master plan at the former Asarco smelter Superfund site. “The City of Ruston and City of Tacoma have been discussing mechanisms to expedite future development permits and approvals for the project,” according to a Ruston staff report on the interlocal agreement talks. “This would have the benefit of avoiding duplication of efforts and

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No. G Street between North Second and Third Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the city knows it. During the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending millions of dollars in major arterial repairs with the council’s “pothole initiative.” in 2010, routine maintenance by Tacoma’s Grounds and Maintenance Division completed street repairs on 229,638 square feet of road. In 2011, the city repaired about 150,000 more square feet of roads riddled with holes, and continued those efforts in 2012. While that may sound like a lot of ground, new holes pop up – or return – each and every day, which means a pothole-free road might never exist in Tacoma. With the help of our readers and our dedicated Pothole Pig, we will continue to showcase some of the city’s biggest and best potholes through our weekly homage to one of T-Town’s most unnerving attributes. Help the Pothole Pig by e-mailing your worst pothole suggestions to SaveOurStreets@tacomaweekly.com. Potholes in need of repair can be reported to the City of Tacoma by calling (253) 591-5495.

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LINCOLN BUSINESS DISTRICT LIGHTS UP The iconic red ornamental lights and street lights in the Lincoln International Business District – a priority revitalization area for the Tacoma City Council – will soon glimmer with new LED lighting. Thirty-one ornamental street lights and 20 standard cobra head street lights will be outfitted with the new LED bulbs, and four new standard cobra head LED street lights will be installed. “The City continues to work on projects to facilitate economic growth in Tacoma, and the Lincoln Business District has really had a growing international presence with world class international cuisine and shopping,” said Council Member Marty Campbell. “The new LED lights will change the face of this area bordered by an attractive neighborhood, beautiful Lincoln Park, and historic Lincoln High School. I, along with the community, look forward to seeing them.” The lighting upgrade is a part of the City’s existing work plans within the Lincoln International Business District. It is estimated to cost approximately $125,000. Additionally, $4.3 million has been set aside for improvements to the Lincoln International Business District this biennium. Work begins today and will take place along South 38th Street from Tacoma Avenue South to South Thompson Avenue, and along South Yakima Avenue from South 38th to South 39th streets. Work is projected to be completed in approximately two weeks. Minimal traffic impacts are anticipated while the new LED lighting is being installed. For more information on the project, contact Debbie Bingham at debbie.bingham@ cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5117.

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ORPHANS AFRICA TO HOLD BENEFIT DINNER, AUCTION On March 7, Orphans Africa will be hosting its annual Benefit Dinner & Auction at the historic Landmark Convention Center in downtown Tacoma. The evening will consist of a silent auction, live auction, gourmet dinner and dessert auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Orphans Africa’s projects. Orphans Africa (OA) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charity dedicated to the education of orphans and the empowerment of widows in Tanzania, East Africa. Out of a population of 49.2 million in Tanzania, 3.1 million are orphan children. Over 50 percent of the population is under the age of 18. Quality of education is poor. Many students completing primary school lack the requisite skills to succeed in secondary school. Only 8 percent of secondary-school age children are enrolled. From its inception in 2007, OA has built and continues to develop three private schools for orphans in Tanzania who otherwise would likely receive little or no education. The orphans receive not only a quality education, but uniforms, textbooks, and school supplies. OA’s vision is to provide libraries, laboratories, a rare “hands-on” education in problem solving so that students graduate with a skill set that will enable them to be contributors to their society. OA’s goal is

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to raise a generation of leaders; young adults who will help lead their country out of its crushing poverty. On behalf of all of us here at Orphans Africa, we say, Asante sana! (Thank you very much!)

KLEEN KICKS HOLDS GRAND OPENING Kleen Kicks, the first and only athletic shoe and hat cleaning company in the Northwest, will hold a grand opening on March 25 from noon to 3 p.m. with food, drinks, raffle and prizes and a ribbon cutting ceremony with University Place Mayor Denise McCluskey. Opened Nov. 3, 2014 at 2310 Mildred St. W., conveniently located close to Tacoma Community College, Kleen Kicks is available to the public. Kleen Kicks can provide hand-wash service to athletes like soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, football players, runners, walkers, bicyclist, etc. and to anyone that owns Athletic Shoe’s. For $9.50, Kleen Kicks cleans and sanitizes shoes. Kleen Kicks also cleans hats, purses and boots! Customers receive 10 percent off their first visit. Kleen Kicks will also take care of all your sports team needs. Team rates available for Coaches. Ask about our Buy Back Program on cleats. Look for Kleen Kicks at Duck Daze on June 6 in University Place. Also on Facebook, Twitter, and http://www. kleenkicksllc.com. TACOMA HIGH-SCHOOLERS WIN IN COMPETITION More than 115 emerging young oceanographers and marine biologists from high schools around the state, including A and B teams from Tacoma Science and Math Institute (SAMI), met to vie for a slot in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. Friday Harbor High School A team, from San Juan Island won the coveted first place, followed closely by Tacoma Science and Math Institute (SAMI) team A of Tacoma in 2nd place and Garfield High School in Seattle for 3rd place. Newport High School B team from Bellevue, Washington, won the Megan Vogel Sportsmanship Award for modeling great sportsmanship throughout the intense daylong competition. The event was high-energy, fun, and fierce competition, but behind all the fun there was a very serious educational purpose: nurturing a new generation of marine scientists. This is vitally important as the United States and the Puget Sound maritime region contend with marine issues such as ocean acidification, climate change, fishing pressures, and other threats to the seas that sustain us. The annual Orca Bowl competition was hosted by UW’s College of the Environment and organized by Washington Sea Grant. Sponsors of the event included The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation, Deerbrook Charitable Trust, IEEE, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Leave Only Bubbles Marine Science Curriculum Supplies, Living Oceans Foundation, NASA, NOAA, OES, and the Schwab Charitable Fund, made possible by the generosity of Wendy and Eric Schmidt. see More bulletin board iteMs at tacoMaweekly.coM Fundraiser Helping Veterans

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Come out and support the community and OUR CHILDREN! Join us for entertainment, vendor exhibits, a silent auction, and more! Admission is FREE. The FEED Program and Harvest House’s backpack program is one of the ways we help families with food resources to meet the basic nutritional needs. If you would like to donate backpacks, food or money to purchase supplies, please contact Carol Wright @ 253-279-3071 or email gkccouncil@gmail.com.

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realizing administrative efficiencies and cost savings. The idea is that Ruston would be collaborating with the City of Tacoma in creating and implementing a consolidated process for reviewing, conditioning and approving permits including inspections and final approvals for the project on both sides of the jurisdictional boundary line. To that end, the parties have discussed the possibility of entering into an Interlocal Agreement to set out the methods and responsibilities for consolidated regulatory approval process between Tacoma and Ruston for this project.” An agreement could save both cities money in staff time and legal fees by avoiding the duplication of permit reviews.

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AUTHORITIES SEEK TO SOLVE COLD CASE MURDER OF TACOMA FAMILY By David Rose

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t has been almost two decades since Linda Tran and her children were brutally murdered inside their Tacoma home. The details surrounding their deaths are horrific and their killer is still free. Now, Tacoma police hope DAVID ROSE someone is ready to break their silence. “It was Dec. 18, 1998, shortly before 8:30 p.m.,” explains Det. Lindsey Wade who talked with Washington’s Most Wanted Cold Case Correspondent Parella Lewis. On that morning, 26-year-old Linda Tran was home with her 9-year-old daughter Patricia and her almost 2-year-old son, Austin, when a neighbor called 911. “They reported that they saw a man with a bat, standing in the doorway of her home, and saw the man coax the children inside the house, and shut the door,” says Tacoma police Det. Lindsey Wade. And then they witnessed the unthinkable. “They also reported hearing banging noises, glass breaking, crying inside the residence, and then while this witness was on the phone with 911, they saw the house explode,” Det. Wade said. Linda and her two children were killed. She was also seven months pregnant. It has been almost two decades since a mother and her three children were brutally murdered inside their Tacoma home. Linda’s father, Kiet Tran, remembers the phone call. “They woke me up and said, ‘Your daughter may have been murdered.’ I was shocked and asked, why?” That is just one question that remains unanswered almost 16 years later. Det. Wade explains, “We do not have any real strong indication as to why this happened. I think based on the brutality of

the crime, it seemed like a personal crime, and somebody who would have been in a personal relationship with Linda.” Witnesses say a man was seen running from Linda’s home after the explosion and that leaves retired Tacoma Det. Robert Yerbury, the original lead on the case, suspecting the killer could have been covered with clues. “It’s certainly a possibility that he received some kind of burning injuries or injuries as a result of the explosion because it was so violent,” said Yerbury. The house is no longer on the corner of 40th and Q Street in Tacoma, and because of advances in science since the murders police are now processing evidence for DNA. While they are waiting for results, they join Linda’s family in asking for anyone who knows what happened that night to break their silence. “It’s a horrific crime,” added. Wade. “To have a pregnant woman who was seven months pregnant with a little boy that she had already named Joshua, and then her two young children who were absolutely innocent, it’s shocking, horrifying to think

that something like this could happen, that it did happen and that it’s gone unsolved and that no one has come forward after all these years.” Linda’s father explains, “After my daughter was murdered and my grandchildren were murdered, my mind can’t do much work and that slows me down because I keep thinking everyday about them, so it’s kind of tough for me to live. I can’t do any work anymore, so I need somebody out there who knows something to call Tacoma police.” Witnesses say the man they saw that night was black or dark-skinned with a muscular build and about 30 years of age at the time. He was seen getting into a dark-colored sedan-style car with a driver waiting for him. If you know anything about the murders of the Tran family, call Tacoma police at (253) 798-4721 call an anonymous tip in to Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS You must call the Crime Stoppers hotline with your tip to be eligible to receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

A note to citizens out there, if you’re planning to meet a friend, don’t make the meeting spot in the middle of someone else’s garage. It can get you in trouble with the law. One man found this out on Feb. 12 when he decided to invade a 56th street home and sit in a chair in the middle of the garage. When the intruder was unresponsive to the owner, she decided to call the police. When police arrived, the man claimed he was waiting for Jerry, a name that was unfamiliar to the homeowner. Police discovered the man had a pre-existing warrant and booked him into Fife Jail for criminal trespass and the warrant. Another man’s apparently uncontrollable bladder turned him into a criminal on Feb .11 when he decided to urinate on a C street building. In the middle of the deed, a police officer rounded a corner and the man quickly zipped up his pants and began walking up the street, pretending not to see the huge wet spot he left behind on the wall. The officer stopped him, and his only response was “when you gotta go, you gotta go.” This defense did not save him from a citation. Compiled by Derek Shuck

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Department has with the community and various neighborhood watches. “It’s the community’s job to recognize people that have a positive effect on the community,” said Tom Bryant, a Pacific Avenue-Yakima Avenue neighborhood watch member. Bryant hopes events like

these can be used as motivation for the community to get to know one another; he believes a city where everyone knows their neighbors can contribute greatly to having a safe and welcoming community. “If everyone knew their neighbors, how much better would any community be?” Bryant asked. Darren Pen is the organizer of various neighborhood watches in Tacoma, and was respon-

sible for emceeing the dinner event as well as organizing it. Pen is a strong believer in honoring those who have worked so hard to improve the areas around them for the enjoyment of everyone. “This is about supporting each other and working together to improve quality of life in safe, clean and healthy neighborhoods,” Pen said. For more information on Safe Streets, visit www.safest.org.

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counter and asked the clerk for a package of cigars; when the clerk turned around the suspect displayed a handgun on the counter and demanded cash. The suspect is described as a light skinned black male, 25 to 35 years old, 6’ to 6’2” tall, 165 to 180 lbs., with a mustache and goatee. During the robberies the suspect was seen wearing a black hooded jacket, tan boots, and a military style camouflage cap and camouflage pants.

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for tAcomA culture center NEW BUSINESS IN FREIGHTHOUSE SQUARE OFFERS COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE AND A WEALTH OF BOOKS TO CHOOSE FROM By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com

The Tacoma Culture Center in Freighthouse Square has been open only since November, but already it is proving to fill a big need for local Native American communities. Owned by the non-profit Consultants for Indian Progress in Tacoma and operated by Toby Joseph (Apache, Navajo, Seneca and Ute), his wife Shannon (Cowichan) and their family, big plans are in the works for the center to be a comfortable gathering space for youth, families and Indians of all tribes. “This is the first Indian owned and operated attempt at a cultural center,” he said. “The best we’ve ever had was the Tahoma Indian Center and I raise my hands to (its founder) Joanne Staples – no individual has ever done as good an effort to have something for naming ceremonies, gatherings and all sorts of things.” Joseph also credits the former Native Quest bookstore for helping to set the foundation for a place like Tacoma Culture Center to open in Tacoma. The center offers a wealth of possibilities for tribal communities to be together – youth programs, talking circles, movie nights, multi media education and much more. Every Saturday there are storytelling, drumming and craft workshops to participate in and on Friday nights at 6 p.m. there is an open mic to share songs and tell stories. Perhaps most striking is the massive collection of books the store has for sale on its shelves – hundreds of titles on topics ranging from history, legend and lore, to art, culture, children’s stories and more. Joseph inherited

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unity. Community support has been vital in the establishment of the Tacoma Culture Center. Kaja Women Warriors healing circle has been there from the beginning, shown here with center operator Toby Joseph.

the collection from the late Billy Conway, the visionary founder and leader of the Four Directions Cultural Center, who passed away on Sept. 21, 2014. With 35,000 books in the collection, Joseph has plenty to work with to launch the Tacoma Culture Center and to fill a resource library a few doors down. “I’m grateful for people like Billy Conway who, through the Four Directions Culture Center, thought I’d be a good caretaker,” Joseph said of the book collection. He credits many elders for helping and inspiring him like Jim Agawa, former director of the Tacoma Indian Education program, and Rose High Bear, executive director of “Wisdom of the Elders” which records and preserves traditional cultural values, oral history, prophesy and other messages of guidance from indigenous elders in order to

regenerate the greatness of culture among today’s and future generations of native peoples. “I raise my hands to her because, without Rose Highbear…and my connections, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today,” Joseph said. A storyteller, videographer and producer with certification in video production training as a graduate of Bates Technical College, Joseph has been active in area Native communities most of his life. He grew up living and playing in the caves around Garden Of The Gods in Manitou Springs, Colo. at the base of Tava, Sun Mountain (Pikes Peak) with his parents and grandmother. In the late 1970 s, with the last of the Indian relocation efforts of the U.S. Government, they were relocated to Tacoma where Toby has lived ever since. He and wife Shannon raised 11 of their own

children and are foster parents as well. That there aren’t the services and places for people to connect in the way that he envisions led Joseph to get involved in a project like Tacoma Culture Center. First, however, he had to overcome some serious health issues including two bouts of meningitis. “I had to reorient my life and slow down and this is a part of what, for me, is important in life. I’m looking at how I can build this culture center and for me the foundation for that comes from culture and what I’ve learned along the way. For me, culture and who I am are most important – it’s the spiritual grounding that everything else comes from.” He says that none of it would be possible without his family and friends. “I can do what I do because I have a ton of peo-

ple that are community family assists,” he said. Community support has been uplifting for Joseph in his new venture, particularly from women in tribal communities. He said the matriarchal ways of women have had a big, positive influence on him, offering lifelong friendships that have blossomed into beautiful things. For example, Kaja Women Warriors healing circle has been instrumental in supporting Toby Joseph in his quest to build community unity and strength. In looking to the future of Tacoma Culture Center, Joseph posed a question for local Native communities to ponder: “How do we have a presence here that will promote micro-enterprise, artistic expression, cultural space and a gambit of things that would include the Native community?” He mentioned Tacoma’s Asia Pacific Culture Center as an example of a dedicated culture center that not only benefits Asian communities but the broader community too. This is the sort of vision he has in mind for Tacoma’s Indian population, but he needs the community’s continued help to get there. “If I’m going to put out anything like a call to action, it’s for people to come down and see how they can take ownership. If I can get 100 people to contribute $10 a month, all of our bills would be taken care of here. If I could get 1,000 people to contribute $10 a month I’d have enough to run programming out of here that Tacoma has never seen.” To keep up on the latest happenings at Tacoma Culture Center, “like” them on Facebook. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Tacoma City Council has unanimously approved a slate of resolutions that will help fund mental health and drug treatment programs in the city through the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mental Health Fund. The fund is paid by a .1 percent sales tax created in 2012 and totals $5.27 million for mental health services. The Mental Health Fund also maintains a reserve balance of 25 percent to provide funding for services during an economic downturn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those (dollars) have not been touched,â&#x20AC;? Human Services Manager Pamela Duncan said. The City Council approved three resolutions for contracts with 11 nonprofits totaling about $5 million, since contracts

t Pothole plan, while crews would chip seal and patch roadways that are in fair condition. If the plan passes, new roads would receive regular maintenance that would keep them from deteriorating, Strickland said. City estimates put the total price tag of residential road improvements at between $500 million and $800 mil-

over $200,000 must have council approval. Contracts below $200,000 can be awarded administratively by the Human Services Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are making incredible impacts in mental health in the City of Tacoma,â&#x20AC;? Councilmember Victoria Woodards said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is so important to take care of our citizens who need these services.â&#x20AC;? Tacoma is one of a growing number of municipalities in the state that collects a sales tax to specifically address mental health services. Other governments fund programs through their general fund. Councilmember Robert Thoms said that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental health tax makes for good government by fulfilling a need in the community through a dedi-

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lion. The mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal is the second time in three years the city has sought voter-approved funds to fix the issue. The last package involved raising taxes on utilities and failed by a wide margin in 2013. Critics of that plan didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the fact that it translated to a tax on people who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in Tacoma since about half of Tacoma

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Power customers reside in suburban communities, while others said the $11 million a year projected under that plan wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to solve the problem. Comments culled from social media posts generally fall into two camps. Either people support the plan because it seeks to solve the problem, or they oppose the idea because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust that city officials will actually spend the money on roads. Yet others want more details

amount of $1,058,108; Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare, in the amount of $467,050; and Pierce County Alliance, in the amount of $205,380. A second resolution approved totaled $2 million from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund in contracts with Associated Ministries, in the amount of $268,500; Pierce County AIDS Foundation, in the amount of $254,132; Tacoma Community House, in the amount of $355,436; Tacoma Housing Authority, in the amount of $241,692; The Rescue Mission, in the amount of $599,368; and YWCA of Pierce County, in the amount of $297,000. The last of the three resolutions totaled $669,000 for services from Comprehensive Life Resources, in the amount of $265,337; and Tacoma School

and question how the proposal will work. One of those is former Pierce County Councilmember Tim Farrell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really is hard to get to that $500 million number under the tax system we have,â&#x20AC;? he said. The city is close to its bonding capacity, so that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t add much to the funding pool, and would require a supermajority of 60 percent to pass. Even a collection of increases of retail sales and gas taxes and increasing the

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cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual car tabs to $100 only brings in a few million dollars a year, he said. Increasing property taxes might bring in another $7 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have trouble with how she can come up with $50 million,â&#x20AC;? he said. Even if the funding package can raise $50 million a year for 10 years to pay for the work, the extensive roster of required design, permitting and actual construction work canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t likely be done in the next decade, he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think there is enough people out there to even do the work in the 10-year time frame,â&#x20AC;? he said. That said, Farrell noted, he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t against the idea of finding new ways to repair and replace streets. And he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t questioning to total pricetag. He just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t figure out the details of how the money will be raised and how the money will be spent in time to get 30 years of deferred maintenance fixed in 10 years. And adding the associated curbs, gutters and sidewalk repairs to new road construction or repairs actually pushes the

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NORTH-SOUTH BATTLE FOR SEATTLE FLIERS By Don C. Brunell The fierce competition between Seattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alaska and Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delta airlines is spilling over to the Port of Seattle, and it may reach your wallet in the form of higher airfares. The port commission, which manages Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, must decide whether to build a new international arrivals terminal at the south end of the airport or expand the north satellite to accommodate additional domestic flights. At this point, there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t money to fund both. The commission puts the international terminal as its top priority, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the price keeps ratcheting up. It started at $344 million and has now swollen to $608 million. Because Delta has more than 5,400 flights daily to 64 countries on six continents, it would benefit most from a new international arrivals terminal. On the other hand, Alaska, which is mainly a domestic carrier, wants the port to enlarge the north terminal, increasing the current 12 gates to 20, with more room for restaurants and shops. The commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision will shape the future of Sea-Tac Airport. Sea-Tac handled 37.7 million passengers last year and analysts predict that number will grow to 66 million passengers by 2034. While 20 years seems like a long time, airport megaprojects take years to design, permit, finance and construct.

For example, the Port started planning the airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third runway in 1992, but after lawsuits and delays, it did not open until November 2008. Preliminary costs shot from $216 million to $1.1 billion at completion. The commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision on the dueling terminal expansions involves two of the portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important customers, airlines that are also direct competitors. Alaska is the portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest customer. It pays the port $115 million a year and uses 40 percent of the terminal gates. While other airlines have consolidated and grown just six percent over the last decade, Alaska has grown by a whopping 43 percent on its own. Delta is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-largest airline. The company, which has grown due to a number of major airline mergers, plans to nearly double the number of flights originating in Seattle by 2017. And Delta has begun competing directly with Alaska Airlines, even flying into Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remote state capitol, Juneau. Alaska leaders object to the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to pay for the new international terminal with a surcharge on all airline tickets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Alaska and its subsidiary Horizon Airlines, which have more than half of the passengers flying through Sea-Tac. In a recent Puget Sound Business Journal article, Joe Sprague, Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior vice president, says the passengers who use the international terminal should

pay for it. Mike Mederios, Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice president in Seattle, counters that the international arrival facility was built in 1973, and since that time, not a local dollar has gone into it. The bottom line is, whatever the commission decides, it has to rein in the project costs. The Portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s airport master plan includes a list of other essential projects. It is in the best interest of all airlines to control skyrocketing construction costs. Another third runway fiasco is not in the interests of travelers, airlines or the Port of Seattle. Failing to control costs could also shape the future of Sea-Tac Airport in way the commission did not intend. Raising air fares unnecessarily could drive passengers to other airports such as PDX, Portlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international airport, where ticket prices may be lower. PDX, which grew at nearly the same rate as SeaTac, also has twice as much room to expand and is just 150 miles away. The commission should make sure its decision doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tip the balance in favor of one airline over another or force Northwest travelers to look elsewhere to book a flight. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

WhY I vOted AgAINSt PIeRce cOUNtYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROPOSed geNeRAl SeRvIceS BUIldINg "Y *IM -C#UNE 0IERCE #OUNTY #OUNCILMEMBER $ISTRICT The burden of debt is as destructive as subjugation by conquest. That is but one of 28 principles of liberty identified by our Founding Fathers. Is that principle no longer applicable in the 21st century? Have we evolved to a new standard that debt is now a prudent principle for taxpayers to follow? On Feb. 17, the Pierce County Council voted (described by some as â&#x20AC;&#x153;boldâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;showing leadershipâ&#x20AC;?) to allow the County to issue tax-exempt bonds to build a state-of-the-art, 330,000 sq. foot, General Services Building (GSB) at $401/sq. foot, plus garage and parking, using the federal, lease-to-own plan called 63-20. In 2009, the Executiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office developed visions, or goals, for Pierce County. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not aware of any constituents involved in that visioning process. It was determined that improving the efficiency of delivering general services was a priority; that a lack of centralized services was an impediment; and owning, rather than leasing, would save millions of dollars. A Tacoma News Tribune article in July of 2013 said the original plan was $67 million and is now $97.5 million; 20 positions would be eliminated, plus other stipulations. Fast forward to now. The price of the building (not including parking) has increased another $30 million. On a split vote, the County authorized the Executive to issue $142.5 million in tax-exempt bonds for the purposes of

constructing the GSB. Ordinance 2015-2s committed you, the taxpayer, to a yearly payment of approximately $8 million for 30 years and another $70,000 per year for management services. This ordinance comes with many assumptions in order to claim â&#x20AC;&#x153;no tax increases,â&#x20AC;? such as cutting 38-plus positions to save over $4 million per year, saving over $72,000 per year on fleet services; asking the Health Department â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which has never paid rent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to now pay $1 million per year; and the assumption that the savings will for sure offset enough funds to cover the lease payments. The bid for 339 surface parking stalls is $8,254 each. The 622 undersurface stalls are $24,474 each. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if any will be sized for trucks. Seasoned businessmen asked for additional time to further research the late-released details of this project. They were denied. No one from the 3rd District requested a â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? vote, nor did they volunteer to be the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce to finance County goals. The promises (efficiency and savings) created to pitch the GSB project are virtually identical to the promises made by the state for the Wheeler Building, also known as the Department of Information Services. It, too, used 63-20 financing. (FYI: This method of financing preserves the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usable debt. Think about what that means.) Then-gover nor Christine Gregoire vetoed any audits of the project in 2011. Headlines in 2013 read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hightech center near Capitol needs $34.4 million subsidyâ&#x20AC;? Pierce County government serves

76 percent of the population. Of that 76 percent, how many actually use county services on a weekly or yearly basis? Should we be spending millions of dollars to consolidate services rarely accessed by most citizens? Do you want to navigate over 1,200 employees, hundreds of citizens, drive in city traffic, or wait for a bus to run in for a document? Our current lease is around $21 per sq. foot. The new building starts at about $29 per sq. foot, and is limited to $36. This price does not include maintenance. We were given no options to renovate, only build and relocate. Government is not static. The assurances made for this building suggest that it will be all we need for beyond 30 years and it will save us millions. If we could shrink county government and need less space, the 63-20 financing scheme limits what kind of business can lease space in this building. Very few tenants would qualify financially to lease at rates of $36 per sq. foot. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is around 820,000. The 3rd Council District is 99.6 percent unincorporated, 657 sq. miles, and represents 39 percent of the total county and 42.6 percent of unincorporated Pierce County. We have two deputies, per shift, to cover that area. Is your priority a palace or police? Government goals or your goals? An office in a new building wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make anyone a better representative. We must live with â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and pay for â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the consequences of this decision for decades. I believe benefits were overstated, costs were underestimated and we were presented with a false urgency!

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, (Re: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congress must stop abusive IRS tacticsâ&#x20AC;? by Don Brunell, Feb. 27 TW) Don Brunell undercuts his credibility immediately by failing to point out the IRS â&#x20AC;&#x153;targetedâ&#x20AC;? more liberal organizations and questioned their non-profit status than they did conservative ones. But as we have seen recently when Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly (Foxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number one talking head) was caught lying about his supposed heroic performance under fire in combat, the political right lives in a world of made up â&#x20AC;&#x153;facts.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Brunell could save himself a lot of time and effort each week by providing The Weekly with a template reading: â&#x20AC;&#x153; Taxes too high - Cut them - Too many regulations - get rid of them - let Corporations do whatever they want and the public be damnedâ&#x20AC;? because his subject matter never changes. The Republican-Conservative majority in Congress today only proves what President Truman said about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;do-nothingâ&#x20AC;? Republican Congress he was saddled with in 1947: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any jackass can kick a barn down, but it takes a carpenter to build one.â&#x20AC;? I think there is much agreement as to how fouled up the tax system is but I searched in vain to find a â&#x20AC;&#x153;carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? solution in Brunellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article. 7ILLIAM & *OHNSTON s 4ACOMA 7! (The following is a letter sent to Tacoma City Council.) -AYOR OF 4ACOMA CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER

Since January 2014, the City of Tacoma has seen a relentless advertisement campaign by The News Tribune Corporation. Millions of plastic bags have been thrown from moving vehicles. Plastic bags in all stages of decay are found on public and private streets and sidewalks, by schools, in gutters, streams, ponds, wetlands, parks, open spaces and anywhere in-between. So far over 4,300 people have signed the petition against the plastic pollution. The residents of Tacoma are fed up with the situation and demand answers: s 7HAT HAS CITY LEADERSHIP DONE TO CURB THIS POLLUTION s )S IT LEGAL TO DRIVE AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOODS READING lists while throwing bags out of moving vehiclesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; windows? (TPD refuses to answer this questions and refers to you, no

fail). How many accidents have occurred due to the dangerous drive-by delivery methods? s (OW MANY BAGS EXACTLY ENTER OUR ENVIRONMENT ON A weekly basis? Have you inquired about the numbers at the TNT? s #AN YOU CONFIRM THAT INKS PAPER AND COLORANTS ARE NON toxic? Have you had the plastic bags debris and its content scientifically examined to understand the impact on the environment, specifically in regard to the federal Endangered Species Act? s 7HAT MEASURES ARE IN PLACE TO PREVENT THE BAGS FROM clogging our storm drains and flooding our streets? s (OW DO YOU INTEND TO PROTECT RESIDENTS PRIVATE PROPERTY rights in regard to repeated and unwanted littering by the TNT? s (OW ARE YOU PROTECTING THE HOMES OF THE ELDERLY THE disabled and working parents from being marked by the TNT for burglaries? s (OW ARE YOU ENSURING PROPER TREATMENT AND MINIMUM wage standards for TNT delivery staff? s (OW ARE YOU MAKING SURE NO CITY FUNDS ARE BEING USED TO pay for advertisements or notifications in the plastic ad bags? s (OW DO YOU ENSURE PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE CITY ARE NOT held liable for injuries occurring to passers-by, should they slip on the plastic bags and be injured on private and public sidewalks, roads, parks and walkways? s !CCORDING TO CITY STAFF THE COSTS FOR DISPOSAL OF THE 4.4 plastic trash runs into $40,000 annually. How will you recoup this taxpayer funded financial benefit you pay to a special interest corporation? s 7HY DO YOU NOT HAVE CLEAR AND FORWARD ANSWERS AND information about this issue on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s webpage? s 7HAT DO YOU INTEND TO DO ABOUT THE CLEAR CONFLICT OF interest of TNT endorsements to your (or some of your) political careers since you have allowed the same corporation to pollute Tacoma with impunity and using taxpayer funds paying for the clean-up? Some clarifying answers at last would be appreciated. #LAUDIA 2EIDENER s 4ACOMA 7!

STREETS ARENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T ALL THAT NEED FIXING IN TACOMA Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland has outlined a plan to fix the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential streets and it starts with a $500 million tax package that would cost Tacomans about $15 a month for 10 years. A ballot measure on the issue is in the works for November, after the details of the package are released later this month that will be followed by a series of community meetings this spring and a campaign to gain support. The need for funding to improve or replace residential streets is nothing new. Tacoma has suffered through underfunded street repairs for decades, with about half of its neighborhood streets either failing or in poor condition. That rating puts them just above gravel paths. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be fixed. They need to be replaced. And that will be expensive. Estimates put the immediate need at roughly $500 million, with fullmeal-deals of new curbs, gutters and sidewalks potentially tripling that amount. Street repairs are expensive, and replacing those roadways after decades of neglect comes at an even higher price. But here we are. We can either continue to gripe about it, and watch them continue to crumble under our tires, or we could do something about it. The mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan might be the solution. And it might not. The details will determine that, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth the discussion since a stripped down plan that would have raised just $11 million a year through higher utility taxes was shot down in 2013 because it was too small to make a dent in the backlog of needed work. Well, flooding the street fund with $50 million a year for the next decade certainly isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t small, but it still might not be enough. It is, at least, more than the $7 million the city currently spends, so the infusion of cash certainly wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pothole festival any worse. What would be nice to hear in the coming months of pothole discussions are not only details about how the money would be raised and how the money would be spent but also how the road replacement boom would affect the options to fund the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other infrastructure and capital projects since everything is related in some form. How would money to renovate the aging Tacoma Dome, for example, be raised if the city reaches its bonding capacity for road repairs? Even if private donors raise the $5 million to cover the dome with Andy Warholâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flower, the 30-year-old facility is long past its prime and needs upgrades to attract more events. The Tacoma Convention and Trade Center is 10 years old, so it would be 20 years old by the time the road repair taxes end. It will likely need renovations before that happens. Everyone wants smooth streets in front of their homes, workplaces or apartments. Tacoma doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have them. That should change. No one disagrees with that. But there needs to be a discussion about how the streets can be fixed or replaced as well as provide at least some show of thinking about other future expenses the city faces.

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BIG THREE

LINCOLN, WILSON AND FOSS FALL ONE STEP FROM T-DOME

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

RAMMING SPEED. (top) Senior forward

Kapri Morrow scored 22 for the Lady Rams and brings some serious big-game experience to the state tournament. (bottom) Sophomore point guard Josie Matz returns to the Tacoma Dome to dazzle more basketball fans.

LADY RAMS EARN TRIP TO HARDWOOD CLASSIC By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

GRITTY. (top) It was a tough one to take for Wilson’s A.J. Ruffin and Elijah Cotton-Welch. (left) Lincoln’s

junior guard Trevion Brown poured in 20 points for the Abes. (middle) Narrows league co-MVP David Jenkins will have one more season to get the Rams back to state. (right) Life Christian, the lone Tacoma boys’ team remaining in contention for a state title, will need Pacific League MVP Luke Lovelady to step up in a big way to go all the way. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

t was the kind of weekend that will leave a sting in the hearts and memories of Tacoma basketball fans for quite some time. The increasingly unpopular regional format of the state tournament (see A10 for more) claimed more victims on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. As has been the case in recent years, it was Tacoma’s teams that were hit hard and sent home without the experience of a state tournament, even though they made it to the round of 16. The Lincoln boys entered the regional round ranked fourth in the final Associated Press state rankings, with Foss finishing seventh and Wilson in eighth. While lesser and unranked teams drew equal match-ups for their regional game, Lincoln was handed fifth-ranked Seattle Prep, Wilson drew sixth-ranked Eastside Catholic and Foss got second-ranked Bellevue. These teams would square off for what would ultimately be a “loser out” game. The Abes hosted Seattle Prep at Mt. Tahoma High School on Friday, Feb. 27 in front of a packed and electric gymnasium. The height advantage of the Panthers was a problem for the Abes throughout the game as Seattle Prep boasted two players 6-8 and two 6-7. Lincoln would have to make up for the disadvantage with their speed and

pressure defense, and it kept them in the game. Prep led 12-10 after the first quarter as both teams looked tight and were sizing each other up. The teams picked up the pace in the second quarter and a Panther lay-up just before the buzzer gave them a slim 28-25 lead going into halftime. For the most part, the teams traded baskets in the third quarter, but second and third-chance buckets inside gave Prep a 44-39 lead going into the final quarter. As the fourth quarter began, Lincoln closed to within three points at 46-43 with six minutes left. The Panthers then put together a 10-3 run and the Abes were looking at a double-digit deficit at 56-46 with 3:32 left in the game. Lincoln then went on a tear of their own, led by a steal and bucket by Josiah Barsh and then eight-straight points from Trevion Brown. When Trevante Anderson scored off of a feed from Shon Peterson, the Prep lead had been cut to 62-60 with 1:05 remaining. The Abes would have a few opportunities in the final minute, but four missed free throws in the final 21.4 seconds proved to be their doom, even though Barsh knocked in a three with 9.2 seconds left. Seattle Prep (20-7) would escape with a 67-63 victory and Lincoln’s (21-5) fantastic season was over. Barsh led all scorers with 22 points while Brown added 20. Saturday night, Feb. 28 it was set to be another barnburner of a game between Wilson and Eastside Catholic

at Mt. Tahoma. With the gymnasium packed to the rafters, several hundred fans were turned away at the gate. Both teams left everything they had on the court for this showdown as Eastside would edge Wilson 53-51 in the final seconds of the game. Eastside jumped out to a 7-0 to start the game before the Rams closed the gap to 13-10 at the end of the first quarter. The teams ramped-up their defensive pressure in the second quarter as both squads combined for only 16 points in the period and Eastside extended their lead to 23-16 to end the half. The third quarter swung to Wilson as the Rams out-hustled Eastside to take a 36-33 lead to end the quarter. Elijah Cotton-Welch came up big in the quarter dropping a trio of threepointers. The Rams would lead by as much as six points in the fourth quarter before Eastside tied it back up at 41-41. When David Jenkins hit a 17-footer with 2:30 left, Wilson led 48-43 and the crowd was going nuts. However, Eastside wasn’t through and they responded quickly. Brock MacKenzie was fouled by Wilson’s Montre Lofton-Brown and converted the basket along with the free throw to pull within two points at 48-46 Wilson. Jenkins hit a 13-footer inside the paint and Wilson went back up four with two minutes left. Eastside answered quickly as Matisse Thybulle used a spin-move u See BOYS HOOPS / page A11

With a Narrows league title and West Central District championship underneath their belt, the Wilson Lady Rams are one step away from their ultimate goal this season. After clawing back from a 15-point deficit in the second quarter, Wilson made it happen when it counted down the stretch and defeated Mercer Island 71-64 in overtime in front of a capacity crowd at Mt. Tahoma High School on Saturday, Feb. 28. Now it’s time for that final goal: the 3A state championship. Having secured a spot in the 3A Hardwood Classic’s final eight with the win over Mercer Island, the Lady Rams are a legitimate contender if they can get their big three firing away all together. That big three of Kapri Morrow, Kiki Knox and Josie Matz came up big for the Lady Rams against Mercer Island. At times during the game, it seemed as though one of the three needed to put the team on her back for a while and do some damage. It didn’t start according to plan however. The Lady Rams had an 11-8 lead at the end of the first quarter, but it would not be without some problems. Knox and Morrow were already slapped with two fouls apiece, and with Wilson’s high-pressure defense the number one game plan it was going to be difficult for the two to make it the rest of the way without fouling out. One would and one wouldn’t, but they both made their mark before it was said and done. Mercer Island exploded in the beginning of the second quarter for 14 consecutive points to take a 22-11 lead with less than two minutes off of the clock. The Lady Rams tried to respond but Mercer Island just kept making shots, pushing their lead to 30-15. With the help of some full-court pressure and buckets by Matz and Knox, Wilson cut the lead to 32-24 by halftime. The two teams dialed-up the defense in the third quarter and Mercer Island took a 41-34 lead into the fourth. Wilson led off the fourth quarter with a two lay-up and a three-pointer from Morrow and a steal and bucket from Knox to cut the lead to 43-41. The two teams traded baskets and possessions as Mercer Island maintained a small lead until Matz looped a runner down the lane with 1:18 remaining to tie the game at 49-49. Knox would score eight points in the final minute and three seconds, but missed

u See LADY RAMS / page A11

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SPORTSWATCH UPS WOMEN BOUND FOR NCAA DIV-III TOURNAMENT

The Puget Sound women’s basketball team will play Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday, March 6, at 5 p.m. The game will be played at George Fox in Newberg, Oregon. The Loggers (23-4) make their sixth NCAA postseason appearance and their first in five years. CMS enters the tournament with a 24-3 record out of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Puget Sound is ranked third in the West Region, and CMS is fourth. The Loggers are ranked No. 18 in the latest D3Hoops.com poll, while CMS is unranked. The winner of the game will advance to a second round matchup on March 7 against the winner of the George Fox (27-0) versus Penn State Abbington (22-5) game.

LOGGERS TAKE TWO OF THREE FROM SIXTH-RANKED LINFIELD

The Puget Sound baseball team opened its 2015 home season by winning a three-game series over No. 6 Linfield, including a Sunday, March 1 doubleheader sweep over the Wildcats. In their 10-1 first-game victory, Puget Sound (6-7, 4-2 NWC) starting pitcher Steve Wagar shut down one of the best teams in the country by allowing just one run on four hits through 7.1 innings. It was just the second time in 14 games this season that the Wildcats were held to one run in a game. Linfield’s (9-5, 2-4 NWC) 1-0 lead after the first inning was short-lived as the Loggers four runs on the board in the second inning. Nathan Backes (4-for-5, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI) led off with a single and Layne Croney (2-for-5, R, 2B) followed with a double to right field. Bobby Hosmer’s (2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI) single scored both runners to give Puget Sound a 2-1 lead. Troy Kakugawa’s (1-for-3, R) single put runners on the corners, and Connor Savage (3-for-5, R, 2 RBI, SB) and Nickolas Alarcio (2-for-4, R, RBI, SB) followed with consecutive RBI singles to give the Loggers a 4-1 edge. Following a one-run third inning, Puget Sound added three more runs in the fourth thanks to an RBI single by Chris Zerio (1-for-3, R, 2 RBI) and a two-run single by Backes. Wagar showed tremendous poise throughout his start, including a clutch strikeout with two outs and the bases loaded in the third inning. The Loggers scored at least 10 runs for the third time in four games as they completed the doubleheader sweep over Linfield with a 13-8 win in the second game. Puget Sound jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second inning. Bobby Hosmer (3-for-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI) led off with a single, Johnny Hosmer (2-for-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI) followed with a double, and Kaulana Smith (1-for-2, 2 R) walked to load the bases with nobody out. Cal Muramaru (1-for-3, 2 R, RBI) lifted a sac fly to score Bobby Hosmer, and Connor Savage (2-for-6, R, 2 RBI) drove in Johnny Hosmer with a single. Smith scored later in the inning on an error by the shortstop. The Wildcats rallied for four runs in the fifth inning, all of which were scored with two outs. However, Linfield’s 4-3 lead was short-lived. Bobby Hosmer’s RBI double in the bottom of the frame evened the score, and the Loggers rallied for seven runs in the sixth inning to claim a commanding 11-4 lead. Puget Sound sent 10 batters to the dish during the big inning. The Loggers lost their Saturday, Feb. 28 series-opener against the Wildcats 8-7 in 15 innings. UPS is back on the road for three games at Pacific beginning on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m.

RUN TO HONOR FALLEN JBLM ARMY RANGER, VETS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

Help support local military families while honoring the legacy of Army Ranger, and Pac-12 and NFL great Pat Tillman by participating in the 11th annual Pat’s Run. Pat’s Run is a 4.2-mile run/walk that is symbolic of the number 42 Pat wore while attending Arizona State University. Proceeds from this Shadow Run directly support the Tillman Military Scholars program. Pat was based at Joint Base Lewis McChord while he was a Ranger in the Army. “The money I was honored with allowed me to go back to school to help better support my family,” said scholarship winner Stephen Buchanan who is based in Washington State. He is a recent law school graduate. To date, 230 Tillman Military Scholars representing 34 states and attending 71 academic institutions, including the University of Washington, have been awarded more than $3.2 million in scholarship money. The Western Washington Shadow Run will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. It will begin in Tacoma at Thea’s Park, 405 Dock St., by the downtown waterfront. To participate in the Shadow Run, you must register in advance online. For more information about the race and how to sign-up, please visit facebook.com/ PatsRunTacoma. ASU Alumni Association’s Seattle Chapter will hold a no-host event at The Swiss Restaurant & Pub, 1904 Jefferson Ave in Tacoma, after the race to celebrate Pat’s legacy in the community during his time serving in the Army at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Sponsors include Starbucks Armed Services Network, Choose Vets, Arizona State University Alumni Association and American Family Insurance. If you would like to sign up to volunteer at the race, or if your company would like to sponsor this community event, please contact Tara Boucher at (206)218-7391.

PLU’S ROSSMAN NAMED NWC PITCHER OF THE WEEK

After Pacific Lutheran sophomore right-hander Kyle Rossman threw a one-hit shutout against Pacific on Sunday, March 1, the Northwest Conference honored Rossman as the NWC Baseball Pitching Student-Athlete of the Week. It took Rossman only 90 pitches - including 60 strikes to toss a complete-game shutout in a 14-0 win over Pacific. Making his PLU home debut, the sophomore transfer from Lower Columbia CC allowed a base hit to the second batter of the game and then proceeded to face 27 straight batters without allowing another hit. Rossman finished the day with one walk and one hit batter to go with eight strikeouts. He allowed only one baserunner between the first and eighth innings - that coming on a PLU throwing error - and he erased that runner with a double-play grounder from the next batter. Rossman and the Lutes, who rank 23rd in the latest d3baseball.com poll, will travel this weekend for a three-game series against Willamette. PLU (10-4, 4-2 NWC) and Willamette (12-1, 5-1 NWC) are the top two teams in the NWC standings after the first two weeks of

conference play.

WHITEHALL TOPS NATIONAL LIST, SETS UPS RECORD

Allanah Whitehall doesn’t settle. One month after setting a new Puget Sound record in the 60-meter dash, Whitehall broke her own record at the Seattle Pacific Final Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 28, crossing the finish line in 7.56 seconds. The junior from Seattle currently holds the best mark for the 60-meter in NCAA Division III this indoor season. “Allanah has been working hard to become one of the top sprinters in the country,” said Puget Sound head coach Mike Orechia. “She has seen the benefits of a complete training program, and the sky is the limit for her. I look forward to seeing her compete at the NCAA Indoor Championships in two weeks.” The NCAA Division III Championships take place March 13-14 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Whitehall entered the season with the program’s alltime best 60-meter finish at 8.14 seconds. She set the new standard with a 7.79 finish at theUniversity of Washington Indoor Preview in January, and then bested that mark by more than 0.2 seconds at Seattle Pacific. Whitehall also set the school record in the 200meter this season, finishing in 26.16 seconds at the University of Washington Invitational.

NEW FACES TO LEAD TACOMA RAINIERS IN 2015

The Seattle Mariners have announced the remainder of the Rainiers 2015 coaching and training staffs, with hitting coach Cory Snyder and pitching coach Jaime Navarro set to return to Tacoma alongside trainers Tom Newberg and Tyler Moos, and assistant performance coordinator Will Lindholm. Snyder and Navarro round out a Rainiers field staff that will be led by first-year manager Pat Listach. The Mariners announced on Nov. 18 of last year that Listach was to become the 30th manager in the franchise’s history. Snyder’s 2015 campaign will be his second as the hitting coach at Tacoma and fifth overall coaching in the Mariners minor league system. The 52-year-old’s previous coaching stops include three seasons as the hitting coach at Double-Jackson (2011-13) and four seasons as a manager in the independent Golden League (2007-10). Originally drafted by Cleveland as the fourth overall pick in the 1984 draft, Snyder played nine seasons in the Major Leagues with the Indians (1986-1990), Chicago White Sox (1991), Toronto Blue Jays (1991), San Francisco Giants (1992) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1993-94). Navarro, 46, returns to Tacoma for a third season as the Rainiers pitching coach - his seventh overall coaching in the Mariners organization. Navarro previously logged stops as the pitching coach for Single-A Wisconsin in 2008 and Class-A Advanced High Desert in 2009 before first joining theRainiers field staff in 2010. He also served three seasons as the Major League bullpen coach for Seattle from 2011-13. Navarro put together a 17-year professional career as a right-handed pitcher after being drafted by Milwaukee in the 1987 draft. He made a combined 361 Major League appearances with the Brewers (1989-94, 2000), Cubs (1996-96), White Sox (1997-99) and Indians (2000). Rounding out the rest of the Rainiers staff are athletic trainers Tom Newberg and Tyler Moos and assistant performance coordinator Will Lindholm. This season will be Newberg’s 29th as a trainer in the Mariners organization and ninth with the Rainiers. Moos is entering his first season in Tacoma and third in the Mariners organization following two seasons as the athletic trainer at High Desert. The 2015 season is Lindholm’s first at the Triple-A level and sixth as a performance specialist in the Mariners minor league system. The Rainiers open the 2015 season on the road at El Paso on Thursday, April 9 before beginning the club’s home slate on Friday, April 17. All season and group ticket packages, including the first-ever ‘We R Family’ Membership, are available for purchase now by visiting the team online at tacomarainiers.com or calling the front office at (253) 752-7707. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers this off-season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

SOUNDERS U23 AND SOUNDERS WOMEN ANNOUNCE 2015 TRYOUT DATES

The Sounders U23 and Sounders Women teams have announced their tryouts for the 2015 season. These teams operate as the spring and summer destination for the aspiring college age players looking to continue their development while home from college or working their way up the development pyramid. The Sounders U23 team plays in the Premier Development League of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) as a U23 Sounders FC affiliate side that is allowed over age players. These players use this team as a launch pad to professional soccer. The Sounders U23 side is proud to announce that over 20 players have signed professional contracts over the past three years after playing for the Sounders U23. DeAndre Yedlin played every minute of the 2012 season when the team rattled off 16 wins on their way to the Western Conference Championship and national semi-final birth. As the women’s game evolves in the United States, the Sounders Women team has been a mainstay in the northwest for players aspiring to make the professional ranks. Four former Sounders Women players were drafted this past week in the NWSL Draft and the Seattle Reign (NWSL) and Sounders Women (W-League) will work together to offer developmental opportunities for players looking to take their game to the next level in 2015. “The tryout process is very important to the creation of our teams. We need to make sure we find the very best local talent and combine it with the top players from around the country,” states Darren Sawatzky, Sounders Women/Sounders U23 GM, “We are competitive with both teams each year, but helping these players take that next step is the most important thing we do.” Tryouts for the Sounders U23 team are March 21 and 22. Players will tryout Saturday the 21st and work to make the Sunday, March 22nd tryout game. Tryouts for the Sounders Women are March 28 and 29. Players will tryout from 1pm to 3pm on March 28th and will be informed of the next day opportunities at that time. All players must register and pay online in order to tryout. For Sounders U23 tryouts, please register at SoundersU23.com. For Sounders Women tryouts, please register at SoundersWomen.com. Please send all questions to DarrenS@SoundersU23.com.

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TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS MARCH 5-15 THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Girls – Cleveland vs. Wilson Tacoma Dome – 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Boys – Kentwood vs. Woodinville Tacoma Dome – 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Girls – Arlington vs. Bishop Blanchet Tacoma Dome – 10:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Boys – Richland vs. Davis Tacoma Dome – 10:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Girls – Prairie vs. Bellevue Tacoma Dome – 12:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Boys – Moses Lake vs. Federal Way Tacoma Dome – 12:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Girls – West Seattle vs. Lynnwood Tacoma Dome – 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Boys – Union vs. Issaquah Tacoma Dome – 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Girls – Bellarmine Prep vs. Inglemoor Tacoma Dome – 3:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Boys – Seattle Prep vs. Lakeside Tacoma Dome – 3:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Girls – Moses Lake vs. Skyview Tacoma Dome – 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Boys – Garfield vs. Kennedy Catholic Tacoma Dome – 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Girls – Bothell vs. Gonzaga Prep Tacoma Dome – 7:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Boys – Rainier Beach vs. Bellevue Tacoma Dome – 7:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 4A Girls – Walla Walla vs. Todd Beamer Tacoma Dome – 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Boys – M-Pilchuck vs. E. Catholic Tacoma Dome – 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL 3A Girls State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 7 – BASKETBALL 3A Boys State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 7 – BASKETBALL 4A Girls State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 7 – BASKETBALL 4A Boys State Championship Game Tacoma Dome – 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 13 – SOCCER Boys – Franklin Pierce vs. Wilson Stadium Bowl – 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 14 – RUNNING St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma, 8th & Pacific – 8:10 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 14 – FASTPITCH Linfield vs. Pacific Lutheran PLU – Doubleheader – 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 14 – FASTPITCH Willamette vs. Puget Sound UPS – Doubleheader – 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 14 – BASEBALL Whitworth vs. Pacific Lutheran PLU – Doubleheader – 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 14 – BASEBALL Willamette vs. Puget Sound UPS – Doubleheader – 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 14 – ROLLER DERBY Dockyard Derby Dames Pierce College – 6 p.m.

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WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE WIAA? By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

TWINE TIME. Bellarmine Prep has a

burgeoning superstar on their hands in freshman Shalyse Smith. The 5-11 forward scored 21 points to lead the Lady Lions past Camas and a trip to the state tournament.

LADY LIONS STILL IN STATE TITLE HUNT By Chance Pittenger Tacoma Weekly Correspondent

The Bellarmine Lady Lions and the Camas Papermakers got together at Puyallup High School on Feb. 28 in a girls 4A regional final match-up with a spot in the final round of eight on the line, which would keep the winner alive in the quest for a state title. Both teams seemed tight in the first quarter. Camas had more opportunities to score, but they were plagued by turnovers and cold shooting. A lot of that had to do with the stifling defense laid down by Bellarmine, which kept Camas scoreless for a stretch of more than 4 minutes during

u See LADY LIONS / page A11

From the Canadian border, down to the Columbia River and all parts inbetween, towns, schools, administrators, coaches and players are again crying foul over the increasingly unpopular eight-team format of the high school state basketball tournaments. Now in its fifth year, after changing from the longstanding 16-team format, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is under more fire than ever to listen to the majority around the state and switch back. For the second straight year, the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (WIBCA) has directed a scathing letter to the WIAA following yet another round of regional basketball games. We will let the WIBCA letter speak for itself, and it is quite damning. For those in Tacoma, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll point out a few â&#x20AC;&#x153;problemsâ&#x20AC;? that again tainted the experience for our local participants and has left many in the City of Destiny wondering if the best interests of the student athletes are being met. For two straight years now, four Tacoma teams have been turned away from participating in the state tournament at our own Tacoma Dome. This season, under the previous system, the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams from Lincoln, Foss and Wilson, as well as the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team from Lincoln would be gearing-up for the Wednesday first-round games at the Dome. From an organization that cites attendance as being one of the major reasons for cutting the field of teams to eight, keeping fans of four high schools away from the Dome seems a bit of a head scratcher. On Saturday night, Feb. 28, the Wilson boys hosted Eastside Catholic at Mt. Tahoma High School for a loser-out regional game. Had the game been played at the Tacoma Dome, there wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been several hundred fans turned away due to having reached capacity like there were. Frankly, it was an embarrassment. Word from around the state also shows that this wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a single case. Tacoma is a basketball town. For big games, gymnasiums are usually a standing-room only affairs. Had the WIAA did its due diligence, they would have found a larger venue, such as the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse or Pacific Lutheran University. The Lincoln boys came into the regionals ranked fourth in the final Associated Press poll. The Abes were handed fifthranked Seattle Prep for a loser-out game.

The Wilson boys were ranked eighth and got sixth-ranked Eastside Catholic. The Foss boys were ranked seventh and traveled to second-ranked Bellevue. The NCAA has a committee that seeds and selects the match-ups for its national tournament, and for the most part, it does quite an efficient job of it. The WIAA pulls numbers out of a hat. Without going on and on, here is another example of what is wrong with the WIAA state basketball process. Pulling numbers out of a hat will pit topranked Rainier Beach against secondranked Bellevue in the first round of the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3A and top-ranked Lynnwood against second-ranked West Seattle in the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3A. They have also paired topranked Union and third-ranked Issaquah in the 4A boys and in the 2A girls they have top-ranked Mark Morris matched with third-ranked White River. We could list many more bad match-ups, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stop. The Tacoma Weekly has come into possession of results from a recent survey of superintendents and school leaders statewide. The purpose of the survey was to â&#x20AC;&#x153;determine if there was interest amongst superintendents and school leaders to study the possibility of returning to a 16 team state tournament format.â&#x20AC;? Just one question was asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you support the return of the 16 team state basketball tournament format?â&#x20AC;? Out of 252 responses, 228 responded with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes.â&#x20AC;? Lastly, the Yakima Herald currently has a poll on its website asking â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you like the state tournament regional experience?â&#x20AC;? As of this article, 95.5% of 1,191 respondents voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a state tournament experience.â&#x20AC;? In its entirety, here is the March letter from the WIBCA to the WIAA:

MARCH MADDENING

From: the WIBCA Membership March, 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite all the glory he earned in Major League Baseball, one of Melâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest athletic thrills was to compete in the State â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? Basketball Tournamentâ&#x20AC;?. Jim Stinson, Remembering the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? on Mel Stottlemyre, Former professional baseball player and World Series winning coach for the New York Yankees. Like the past four years, this year as tournament fever spikes for high school basketball fans throughout the state of Washington, the regrettable current Regional format leaves many basketball players and fans wanting more. Instead of chanting â&#x20AC;&#x153;ON TO STATEâ&#x20AC;? and enjoying the classic 16-team tournament,

Regionals again cuts short the seasons of 96 boys and girls basketball teams across the state. For a fifth consecutive year these 96 teams, about 1,152 players, along with their respective families, fans, cheerleaders, dance/drill teams, and bands are denied the State experience. These teams, who have played by the WIAA slogan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just Play Fairâ&#x20AC;?, would be happy to just play. The argument that Regionals is somehow a â&#x20AC;&#x153;stateâ&#x20AC;? experience rings hollow; a single-elimination game in a local high school gym pales in comparison to the promise and excitement of the Big Tournament in Spokane, Yakima, or Tacoma. The WIAA continues to argue the Regional format is cost and time effective. With half of the teams eliminated during regional â&#x20AC;&#x153;stateâ&#x20AC;? games, costs are lower. However, these savings come at a very high price: lost memories, lost dreams and lost learning opportunities for countless young people throughout our state. As a business, the WIAA has succeeded in growing revenues, but their grade for maximizing educational opportunities is low. The WIAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moniker for the 8-team State Tournament is The Hardwood Classic. The five-year format is not now nor has been even close to a classic in any traditional sense. On the other hand, it is certainly a classic example of placing profits before people. A more appropriate title would be State Lite: half the tournament, twice the heartache! As with previous years, the 16-team Regional tournament again cuts short the seasons of many teams local to Yakima, Spokane, and Tacoma thus decreasing local fan bases not to mention the large fan bases of teams that also travel well. The elimination of these teams also cuts into revenues not to mention the effect smaller crowds have on the overall enthusiasm and excitement that should be enjoyed by all participating student-athletes. Each and every year of the Regionals format the WIAA has had to make major changes to it in a variety of different ways. No two consecutive years have been the same. With the 16-team tournament there were minor tweaks but nothing close to the continual overhaul being done each year with Regionals. Further, this year the WIAA took an already lesser experience for those involved and made it an even more challenging and difficult one for players, coaches, students, parents, fans and athletic directors/administrators. By not providing seedings and possible locations of games until the 12th night after completion of district tournaments/ u See WIAA / page A11

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ency on this selection process, high school coaches are now having to spend even more time away from their families and jobs scouring the state to scout to as many teams as possible to best prepare their student-athletes for their possible Regional game. This criticism does not even take into account administrators, athletic directors, band directors, students, fans and families who also had to wait until beginning of Regionals week to make their necessary travel and lodging accommodations to support their teams. The interests of high school basketball players, fans, teams and team personnel were put at the bottom of the list of the WIAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities. As during the previous five years, the WIAA solution to a flawed regional â&#x20AC;&#x153;stateâ&#x20AC;? tournament

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Sunday evening for locations), the WIAA, behind CLOSED DOORS, determined the seedingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and placing of teams and locations. The rationale for the WIAA doing this was in relation to rumored accusations suggesting some teams were â&#x20AC;&#x153;not playing to winâ&#x20AC;? so as to better position themselves for possible Regional opponents. The WIAA attempted to correct presumed failings in the integrity of a few by retaliating against all. However, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t determining seedingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and locations of games secretively now creating the same type of situation? Additionally, besides providing ZERO transpar-

t Lady Lions the period. The Lady Lions held a slim 9-7 lead when the quarter ended. The second quarter was a continuation of the tight Bellarmine defense. The Lady Lions held Camas scoreless for the first 3:12 of the second and were able to stretch out their lead. Bellarmine freshman forward Shalyse Smith was seemingly everywhere on the court, both on offense and defense, and led the charge as the Lady Lions stepped out to a 10-point lead halfway through the quarter. From that point on the lead

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never dipped below double digits and Bellarmine entered halftime with a 28-15 lead. Bellarmine had a slight scare at the beginning of the second half with Shalyse Smith picking up two quick fouls and taking a seat for the majority of the quarter. Camas seemed to get a surge in momentum and behind the play of senior forward Nikki Corbett cut the lead to 11, but they could not make any more of a dent in the margin. Lions center Claire Martin got her game going, the Lions got back on track defen-

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on the baseline to pull Eastside to within 50-48. Following a missed jumper by Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dominique Hammond, Mandrell Worthy drove down the lane for a quick lay-up and the game was tied at 50 with 1:16 left. On the next possession, Jenkins was fouled by Max Hudgins and made one out of two from the free throw line to give Wilson a 51-50 lead with 56.7 left. Worthy would work his way inside again on the next play and missed the layup, but got his own rebound. Keun Palu-Thompson fouled Worthy on the putback attempt that missed, but the senior would head to the line where he hit both free throws with 42.4 seconds left for a 52-51 Eastside lead. Wilson would have three

shots at the basket on their next trip down the floor, but all missed. A.J. Ruffin was able to get a hand on the ball as it was going out of bounds and bounced it off of an Eastside player. Wilson would inbound the ball with 23.4 seconds left. On the next play, Jenkins got within 12 feet of the basket, but his drive was stopped and he was forced to put up a tough shot that hit the left side of the rim. Thybulle brought down the rebound and Eastside called timeout. Wilson would need to foul Eastside to stop the clock, but the Rams were unable to get a hand on anyone quickly until PaluThompson fouled Thybulle with 11 seconds left. Thybulle missed his first attempt and somehow got

design has failed. Leading this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shortcomings is the illogical, questionable and secretive process. WIBCA, Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association would like to make it very clear that we are again very disappointed. The WIAA is following a year-after-year downhill trend with this tournament. We congratulate those teams that have qualified for Regionals and applaud the success of the eight teams that are going to their respective classification state tournaments. WIBCA appreciates the time and effort put in by so many to create a positive experience for the student-athletes and fans of all teams. A positive experience for student athletes-oh, what a perspective. WIAA are you listening?

sively and pulled ahead to lead the game 40-24 as the third quarter expired. The final quarter was more of the same. Smith was back on the floor for Bellarmine and behind her game high 21 points the Lions pulled away to win impressively by a score of 59-34. Claire Martin added 15 and junior guard McKenzie Alton threw in 10 to help pace the Lions. Camas was lead by the 16 points of Nikki Corbett and senior guard Brenna Khaw put up 7. After the game, Bellarmine head coach Kevin Meines said his squad was a defensive team first, and that tough defense helps them stay in games and

his own rebound and threw the ball off Cotton-Welch as he was falling out of bounds. Worthy was fouled on the next play with 3.2 seconds left and made the first free throw. Hammond rebounded the missed second shot and Wilson called timeout with 2.8 seconds remaining. Jenkins was covered on the ensuing inbounds pass and the ball went to Hammond who pushed the ball just past the mid-court line before launching the ball toward the basket. The ball connected with the backboard and nothing else.

hang around until their offense starts clicking. Meines also said the game was a good example of how his defense fires his offense up with the turnovers and missed shots, which create opportunities for his team to get down the court quickly on offense. The constant defensive pressure applied by the Lions certainly took a toll on Camas and was definitely the deciding factor in this game. Next up for fourth-ranked Bellarmine (22-2) is a quarterfinal match-up with secondranked Inglemoor (22-1) in the state quarterfinals of the 4A Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome on Thursday, March 5. Tip-off is set for 3:45 p.m.

Eastside Catholic (23-6) would escape with a 53-51 win and a successful Wilson (20-5) season would come to an end. Wilson was led by 24 points from Jenkins and 12 by Welch. Only 11 players scored a point between the two teams. The Foss Falcons would have to take their show on the road against the second-ranked Bellevue Wolverines on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Bellevue College. The Falcons led by a point at the half and 55-50 after three quarters, but went cold in the fourth quarter as Bel-

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a free throw with 10.8 seconds left that would have put Wilson up by two points instead of 57-56. On the next play, Jessica Blakeslee was fouled by Knox and tied the game on her first free throw, but missed the second. Morrow grabbed the rebound, rushed down court and missed a running shot from the left side just before time expired as the teams would move into overtime. Mercer Island took a 61-57 early lead in overtime Morrow and Matz pushed Wilson to the victory. Knox fouled out with 1:38 remaining in overtime with Wilson leading 63-62 after two successful free throws by Erica Hamlin. Matz would score the final ten points for the Lady Rams as Wilson won pulled away for the 71-64 victory. Matz led Wilson with 23 points, followed by 22 points from Morrow and 15 from Knox. Blakeslee led all scorers with 26 points as Mercer Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (17-10) season came to a close and the Lady Rams (21-4) moved on to the Tacoma Dome. Seventh-ranked Wilson will face tenthranked Cleveland at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 to open the 3A state tournament. On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Lincoln Lady Abes were knocked out of the running as they were put to the test by third-ranked Bellevue. The Lady Abes (16-8) hung close throughout the game, but the Wolverines (23-3) proved to be too much as they pulled away for a 60-47 victory and ticket to the 3A Hardwood Classic.

levue (22-4) came back to win 68-64 and the Falcons (21-6) breakout season was over. Foss was led by 23 points from Sam Dabalos-McMahon, 16 points from Roberto Gittens and 13 points from Haywood Irwin. One bright spot for Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams was delivered by Life Christian.

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t U.S. Open golf seekers with restaurant advice and attraction referrals. Another 5,000 volunteers will staff the event itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is just to have a smiling face to answer questions they might have,â&#x20AC;? Brown said about the opportunity to showcase the region to an international audience through face-toface interactions. Those visitors will represent more than 150 countries. Many of them bought their tickets months ago to avoid being ticketless by waiting. They were wise since all championshipround tickets have sold out. Only a limited number of practice-round tickets earlier in the week are still available but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expected to last much longer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The tremendous response we have received for our ticket sales reaffirms our decision to bring the U.S. Open to Chambers Bay

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and the Pacific Northwest,â&#x20AC;? said Thomas J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole Jr., USGA president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate the support of golf fans in the region, while we look forward to sharing a memorable experience and a historic championship with all in attendance.â&#x20AC;? Accommodating the 30,000 spectators a day for a week-long event requires the construction of a temporary city of spectator tents and viewing areas, a 36,000-squarefoot merchandise pavilion, media and reception areas and food venues. The big push for those facilities starts this month, which means periodic closures of parts of the 930-acre park on the shores of Puget

the Trung sisters chose suicide as a way to maintain their honor. Some stories say they drowned themselves in a river; others claim they simply disappeared into the clouds. The Trung sisters remain the topic of songs, poems, posters and celebrations to this day.

Sound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;March 16 is a big day on our calendar,â&#x20AC;? said USGA Championship Director Danny Sink, noting that the date marks the day construction shifts from paper maps to construction sites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are right on pace for where we want to be.â&#x20AC;? Chambers Bay has some logistical challenges with hosting such a large event, but then again every location has them Sink said, noting that the local course is about average in its complexity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no golf course that was just built to have the U.S. Open,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year is different. There simply isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an easy site to have the U.S. Open.â&#x20AC;? The fact that Chambers has a walking trail around the entire course that will be open for much of

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HUGHLEY ENTERTAINING All-star, arena comedy tour will follow Tacoma appearance, legendary comic reveals

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D.L. Hughley has been a comedic force for two decades, from his run as the first host of B.E.T.’s “Comic View” in the early ‘90s to his appearance in Spike Lee’s stand-up classic, “The Original Kings of Comedy,” and his most recent Showtime special, “Clear.” These days, you can hear his syndicated “The D.L. Hughley Show” afternoons on Seattle hip-hop station KYIZ-AM (1620); and he took a few minutes earlier this week – as he was navigating New York traffic, en route to the studio – to talk about his upcoming three-night stand at Tacoma Comedy Club, which will take place from March 13 to 15. TACOMA WEEKLY: I guess I’ll start by wishing you a happy birthday. That’s coming up this weekend (March 6). Are you doing anything special to celebrate? HUGHLEY: I’m working. I’ll be in San Francisco. I think after you turn 50 it doesn’t matter. I got my hair and my teeth. I’ll be 51. Who cares? TW: If 51-year-old D.L. could jump into a time machine and go back and talk to 18-year-old D.L., what would you talk about, and what advice would you give him? HUGHLEY: The funniest thing is I’m the man now

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“I think the only way a shark stays a shark is if it acts like one. So I think the only way you can stay a comic is if you’re on the road tellin’ jokes.” that the little boy I was wanted to be. So I would go back and say “good job.” I’m pretty proud of the cat I turned out to be from where I started. Maybe I’d smoke a little less weed, but that would probably be it. TW: Would you warn him about “Soul Plane?” HUGHLEY: Absolutely! Absolutely, I would warn him about “Soul Plane” and “Dancing with the Stars.” That would be it. TW: Which one is your bigger regret, that you didn’t go further on “Dancing with the Stars” or “Soul Plane?” HUGHLEY: Well, I think they both feel the same way to me. But I think if I went back and talked to the 18-yearold me, he wouldn’t listen to me, anyway. TW: One of the biggest things you’re known for is “The Original Kings of Comedy.” No one could replace Bernie Mac but if you were to try to do another one of those, who would be on the top of your list to recruit? HUGHLEY: We’re actually on a tour right now that starts in April. It’s called the “Black and Brown Comedy Get Down.” It’s gonna be me, George Lopez, Ced the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Charlie Murphy and Eddie Griffin. We’ve done like five dates already, and it’s actually coming to the Seattle area. We’re playing arenas, and it’s spectacular. I think it has the potential to be better than “The Kings of Comedy,” and I’m really excited about it. TW: So the show coming up next week is kind of like the warmup for the main event. HUGHLEY: Nah nah, I play clubs. I play concerts. I play corporate gigs. I just like giggin’. ... I think the only way a shark stays a shark is if it acts like one. So I think the only way you can stay a comic is if you’re on the road tellin’ jokes.

TW: So tell me more about the big tour that’s coming

up. HUGHLEY: We actually all got together to give Richard Pryor a statue in Peoria, Ill. in November and ironically, I was in Seattle. I flew from Seattle to Peoria on a Sunday. It went so well we decided that we could take it out and test the market; and we went to Jacksonville, Tampa, Raleigh and Cincinnati. We sold, like, 15,000 seats a place. The thing I love about it is these are all seasoned comics, and everybody really has a genuine respect for each other. ... It’s the coolest thing I’ve done in a very long time. TW: One of your main focuses these days is the radio show. How would you rate that as an outlet versus standup or some of the movie stuff you’ve done? HUGHLEY: With standup, I don’t have any voices telling me what to do. It’s not as collaborative. (He pauses to give his driver directions.) So in that way it feels a little different, but it’s the same thing. It’s the same source, different uses. It’s like water comes into your house; some you use to cook, some you use to take a shower, and some you use to wash clothes with. It kind of feels like that to me. TW: But (in 2004) you tried out for the “Late Late Show.” Is doing something like that still on your wish list? HUGHLEY: It would have been very cool. I think I’d do a good job with it, and it would be a lot of fun. Whether they decided to give it a shot or not is up to them, but I think I’d have a lot of fun at it. And I think that’s the only reason to do anything, E.J., is to have some fun.

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE BOAT SHOW Northwest boat dealers showcase the latest boat lines and models at the Puget Sound Boat Show, March 12-15 at the Tacoma Dome. With hundreds of boats under one roof, and top area experts sharing their tips in seminars, the event will be a go-to destination for Puget Sound area boaters. For added convenience and value, parking is free every day of the show in the Tacoma Dome parking lots. Show hours are Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $12 general, free to children 16 and under. Get $2 off discount coupons online at www.otshows.com/tbs.

TWO FATS WALLER Get ready for a finger-snappin’, toe-tappin’ evening as the music of Fats Waller

takes you to jazz clubs of the Harlem Renaissance in “Ain’t Misbehavin’!” Five great Northwest performers present a rowdy musical homage to songwriter Fats Waller. Encapsulating the mood of the era and the humor of his music, the show sparkles with Waller’s stance that life is a journey… for pleasure and play. This musical homage includes jazz classics like “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love,” and more. Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater. Info: www.BroadwayCenter.org.

THREE SOUTHERN TROUBADORS Broadway Center and Immanuel Presbyterian Blues Vespers present “Southern PAUL THORN Troubadours in the Round” featuring Joe Ely, Ruthie

Foster and Paul Thorn. Three artists whose careers have followed distinctly different paths converge on stage to create a fusion of rock, blues, soul and more. This is an evening of genre-defying, soulful Southern fun. Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Pantages Theater. Info: www. BroadwayCenter.org.

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FOUR STORY HOUR Join Bonnie Beaudoin in the tropical atmosphere of the W.W. Seymour Conservatory in Wright Park for monthly s tor ytelling along with a short hands-on science and art project. March 11 features “How to Teach A Slug to Read” by Susan Pearson. Kids will have fun learning about nature and plants through stories and crafts. 11 a.m. to noon. Suggested donation: $3.

University of Puget Sound’s celebrated 42-voice student ensemble the Adelphian Concert Choir will introduce audiences to some of the most revered marriages of poetry and music – from ancient times to today – as they tour the Pacific Northwest this spring. Everyone is welcome to the concert series and no tickets are required. The program will include choral music written by leading composers from France, Russia, Finland, England, Hungary, Sweden, Germany, and America. March 13, 7 p.m. (with Pierce College Choir) at Pierce College, 9401 Farwest Dr. S.W. in Lakewood; and March 28, 2 p.m. (home concert) in the Kilworth Memorial Chapel at University of Puget Sound, 3410 N. 18th St.

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doing a little early spring cleaning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People can bring books they got for Christmas that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done with or movies that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tired of their kid watching a hundred times,â&#x20AC;? Lynett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bring it in and swap it with someone else who might bring some media.â&#x20AC;? But even if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it, there are little tweaks in your habits that can make a big difference. Lynette provided these five tips for living more sustainability. Take one fewer car trip a week: â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would make huge impacts in air pollution, not only greenhouse gases but other harmful chemicals that come out of (exhaust). And it makes you healthier if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not always sitting in a car.â&#x20AC;? Go meatless one day a week: It requires about 450 gallons of water to yield a pound of hamburger versus just 50 gallons to produce the same weight in corn, according to the United States Geological Survey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much environmental impact related to growing animals for their meat,â&#x20AC;? Lynett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then you have all that stuff about where the meat comes from, the health and safety of the animals,

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MOG FEATURES CHIHULY DRAWINGS By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

A number of years have passed since Dale Chihuly, maestro of glass, joined the ranks of Tacoma’s famous sons. By virtue of his international acclaim, he is up there with fellow Tacomans Bing Crosby and Frank Herbert. Chihuly went out into the world to win fortune and fame, making the city of his nativity a repository for many of his treasures. His works grace the University of Washington-Tacoma campus, Union Station and the Bridge of Glass. The Museum of Glass can be considered the house that Chihuly built. Without him, there would be no MOG, the crown jewel in Tacoma’s constellation of glass establishments. Tacoma is so rich in Chihuly’s bright baubles that he is in danger of being taken for granted. A new exhibit at the Museum of Glass, however, offers a new facet on the oeuvre of the master. “Chihuly Drawings” is the first ever exhibition that focuses solely on the two dimensional works of Chihuly. The show consists of more than 180 pieces done in pencil, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor and combinations thereof. Arranged chronologically, the show functions also as a retrospective of Chihuly’s long career. In the entry area one encounters designs and drawings from Chihuly’s early series like his baskets and sea forms. As one progresses through the museum, things get more fluid. There are big, gestural drawings in charcoal accented with dollops of color that Chihuly executed in conjunction with the groundbreaking installations in Venice and Jerusalem that marked his rise to worldwide fame. In the middle of the exhibition there is a space in which the walls are covered by faxes – notes, correspondence, drawings and doodles

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ENERGETIC. “Venetian Drawing” (1990) is one of Chihuly’s drawings acrylic. – from ceiling to floor. This area offers a peek into the mind of the man himself, the nerve center of the show. Deep into the exhibition space the works become more colorful and free. Chihuly works as much to spew forth his excess of energy as to come up with new ideas and designs for his glass productions. He is part movie director and part Jackson Pollock clone in his spilling of paint and his delight in combinations of color. His thick papers soak up rich splotches and splatters as the volcanic Chihuly emits splashes, blobs and blasts of pigment. In the furthest reaches of the show is the inner sanctum illuminated by large, backlit transparent panels upon which Chihuly executed a series of luminous paintings, at once freeform and geometric. The back wall is hung with a series of paintings on paper in which Chihuly used a blowtorch to turn the paint into a fantas-

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THE SIK-NESS. Julius Marshall, a.k.a. J-Mar Da Sik, will headline several shows this month.

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Julius Marshall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the rapper best known as JMar Da Sik â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is definitely one of the best hip-hop artists in Tacoma right now. His story is fascinating, and it begins in Spokane. J-Mar and his family moved to the west side of the mountains, to Seattle, and then bounced around King and Pierce counties for the remainder of his early life. Often, it was J-Mar, all eight of his siblings and his mother in a one-bedroom apartment. This is why he is so highly respected locally, because of his roots in both places. The struggle was real, and you can hear it in J-Marâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice, which is raspy and rough but also filled with intelligence, balance, wisdom and a little honey, too. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a modern-day soul-singerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t chop or try to rap too fast. Instead, he chooses deep, resonating beats, and his rhymes have a much more melodic flow to them than most M.C.s; and his is the type of voice that can pull off singing his own hooks. J-Mar does not do a ton of shows. His approach is more calculated. He chooses to do larger, quality productions and then hits the road with national artists on their tours to get his music out; he just came back home after a stint on the road with Devin the Dude. Check for his new album in late March/early April. It will be available on the Du4Self website (www.du4self.com) before it hits iTunes. The album will feature 17 songs and appearances from members of the Du4Self family, including JD Smoove, Shay and

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TUESDAY, MARCH 10 JAZZBONES: Ha Ha Tuesday with Dylan Avila, Tobe Hixx and host Ralph Porter (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $5

ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA B SHARP COFFEE: Peeled Bandanas (comedy) 7 p.m., NC DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Open mic, 7 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Leanne Trevalyan (acoustic open mic) 8 p.m., NC

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 THE SWISS: Kareem Kandi (open mic) 8 p.m., NC

LOUIE Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: True Press, Laborer, The Valley Green (reggae) 5 p.m., $8, AA B SHARP COFFEE: Paul Green Blues Band (blues) 8 p.m., $5 DOYLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Smoke Perkins and the Bad Winter Cough (Americana, rock, folk) 9:30 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Wild Child (rock covers) 8 p.m., $8-$12 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC COFFEE: Jesus on the Moon, Hold Fast, Boat Race Weekend (indie-rock, post-punk) 7 p.m., NC, AA Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;MALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Banshie (folk-rock) 8 p.m., NC PANTAGES: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Misbehavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: The Fats Waller Musical,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m., $19-$49, AA THE SPAR: Champagne Sunday (folk, pop) 8 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Kry (rock covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Jimmy Shubert (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $15, 18+ early show THEATRE ON THE SQUARE: Poetry Out Loud finals (spoken word) 1 p.m., AA UNCLE SAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Psychedelic Shadow Show (rock) 8 p.m. UPS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SCHNEEBECK HALL: Red, White and Banjos (kids concert) 2 p.m., $5, AA

DAWSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Linda Myers Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Revolution Tour featuring Brave Native, Dave Patten, Lauren Mayhew and Poppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field (rock) 8 p.m., $7 NORTHERN PACIFIC: Open mic, 8 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Dave Nicholsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hump Day Jam, 8:30 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Comedy open mic, 8 p.m., NC, 18+ TOWER BAR & GRILL: Michelle Beaudry (jazz guitar) 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 THE SWISS: Dedric Clark & The Social Animals (indie-rock) 9 p.m., NC

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 TACOMA COMEDY: Jubalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comedy Battle Royal (comedy) 8 p.m., $10, 18+ DAWSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: 40 Grit (bluegrass jam) 3 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Billy Hoffman and the All Star Band (classic rock) 8 p.m., NC THE SPAR: Blue night, 7 p.m., NC

CHARLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Blues jam with Richard Molina, 8 p.m., NC CULTURA EVENT CENTER: Thirsty Thursday (hip-hop DJs) 9:30 p.m. DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OF MILTON: Open jam, 8 p.m., NC DAWSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Billy Shew Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Warren G, Wanz, Grynch, Crytical (hip-hop) 8 p.m., $18 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Billy Stoops (open mic) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Nathan Brannon (comedy) 8 p.m., $10

GUIDE: NC = No cover, AA = All ages, 18+ = 18 and older

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COMING EVENTS

TW PICK: FOOLS PLAY IMPROV Sat., March 7, 9-11 p.m. Tacoma Youth Theatre, 924 Broadway Performing 21 years, Fools Play has created a wealth of original content and techniques that give them a distinct brand of funny. Come see what they’re all about. Price: $10. Info: (253) 677-0531

THE FAR FIELD Fri., March 6, 8-10 p.m. Metronome Coffee, 3518 Sixth Ave. The Far Field is a new acoustic folk music band consisting of four experienced musicians with wildly diverse musical backgrounds ranging from punk to bluegrass. The Far Field is “folk music w/attitude” kinda like Iggy Pop meets Linda Ronstadt in the middle of a power outage. Price: Free. Info: (253) 3012375 HABITAT RESTORATION WORK Fri., March 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tacoma Nature Center at Snake Lake, 1919 S. Tyler St. Join the center for regular stewardship activities as they care for the park by removing invasive plant species, replanting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Work parties occur rain or shine. Children must

be accompanied by adults. Price: Free. Info: (253) 5916439 KAREEM KANDI Fri., March 6, 8-11 p.m. Maxwell’s Speakeasy Lounge, 454 St Helens Ave. As a saxophonist, arranger, composer and instructor, Kareem Kandi performs and teaches throughout the northwest as well as around the country. Price: Free. Info: (253) 683-4115 AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’: THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW Sat., March 7, 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway Transport yourself to the swingin’ 40’s during this musical revue at the Baldwin Theater. This show celebrates Harlem musician Fats Waller, a premier performer at the peak of the Jazz Age. Featured songs include “Honeysuckle Rose,” “This Joint is Jumpin’” and “Jitterbug Waltz.” Price: $19-$49. Info: (253) 591-5894

MIXXEDFIT CLASS Sat., March 7, 9-10 a.m. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St. Created and founded by Lori Chung, MixxedFit is a peopleinspired dance fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and boot camp toning. Price: $5; free for members. Info: (253) 404-3939

JEWELRY MAKING: HOLLOW BEAD WORKSHOP Sun., March 8, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tacoma Metal Arts Center, 3833 6th Ave. Learn to make hollow forms from sheet metal in copper, brass or silver. You’ll be guided step by step through cutting discs, doming the circles, fitting solder seams and polishing. Simple texturing techniques will be covered as well. Price: $35. Info: (253) 227-1694 KITTREDGE GALLERY EXHIBIT Sun., March 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. University of Puget Sound – Kittredge Gallery, 1500 N. Warner St. Come enjoy the correct gallery exhibits at Kittredge including works by Makoto Fujimura and Puget Sound students studying art abroad in Germany. Price: Free. Info: www.pugetsound.edu ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TACOMA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Mon., March 9, 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups

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provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Downstairs. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402

you. Reading music, playing basic songs, proper fingering and more will be offered in this beginner class. This will be a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere where you can truly enjoy learning a new skill. Students will bring an acoustic guitar. All other materials provided Price: $47. Info: (253) 272-3211 WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Wed., March 11, 6 p.m. Harmon Brewery & Restaurant, 1938 Pacific Ave. Every Wednesday night try your best using the knowledge you have. Price: Free. Info: (253) 383-2739

LIVING WITH VISION LOSS Mon., March 9, 12:1012:50 p.m. Pierce County Annex, 2401 S. 35th Street Whether you’re visually impaired, losing vision or know someone with vision loss, learn about local resources and services to help people with vision loss remain healthy and active. All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 798-4600

WRY TOAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB Wed., March 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Wry Toast Toastmasters Club at Charles Wright Academy, 7723 Chambers Creek Rd. W. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Price: Free. Info: (253) 4604862

6 WEEK GEEK Tues., March 10, 6-8 p.m. University Place Library, 3609 Market Pl. West Get an intro to coding and web design basics including HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Impress yourself and your employers, friends and family. Learn with others at the library and practice at home. Plan to spend about three hours per week on independent learning between sessions. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3307

ANCIENT VICTORY’S Thurs., March 12, 7-9 p.m. Antique Sandwich Company, 5102 N. Pearl St. Northwest native, Chris Lunn will host 25 historic acoustic musicians in folk, blues, jazz and more including singersongwriters from events performed from 1965-1990 in California and Washington. Price: $3 to $5. Info: (253) 752-4069

BEGINNING GUITAR Tues., March 10, 6-7 p.m. Ted Brown Music, 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd Whether playing the guitar is a new passion or a long desired goal, this class is for

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WITCHY WOMAN HOROSCOPES Christina Wheeler has been studying astrology for the past 22 years and runs The Nearsighted Narwhal on Sixth Avenue in Tacoma with her partner, Ossain. She loves combining her writing and craftiness to make zines and has one out now called Gypsy Grimoire Magickal Herbs & Spells available at her shop. She also heads the committee for the Sixth Avenue’s Dia de los Muertos parade. Contact her at thenearsightednarwhal@gmail.com for any questions or just to chew the fat about the stars.

ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) Restoring balance is the name of the game for you this week, Aries. If your personal relationships seem a bit out of whack, it’s time to really focus on the source of any issues and face them head on with patience and understanding. It’s also a great time for socializing and acknowledging beauty where most don’t see it. Keep your eyes, mind and heart open. TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) Are tensions running high at work? Maybe it’s time to approach things from a more compromising perspective. If you value your piece of mind it’s time to smooth things over so that whatever professional relationships are unbalanced can become right again. Buy that cranky office guy a doughnut and make his day. Work functions are highly likely at this time. GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) There is no time like the present to put yourself in the hubbub of social activity. Creativity gushes out and brings you the balance that you need right now. This week spells out great opportunities for creative partnerships, brainstorming with an esteemed peer, or seeing your child’s smile reflect a little bit of your own. Fall in love with life’s abundance again and never forget to keep creating. CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) Vivid memories of past loves and romps spring up out of nowhere. You may be working on issues of privacy at home this week. Balance and diplomacy is the name of the game. Make sure in dealing with stubborn relationships that the scales aren’t tipped in anyone’s favor so that true compromise can be reached. Your home might need a little rearranging. Grab a buddy to help you with the heavy lifting.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) There’s a good chance whomever you are closest with will affect you on multiple levels this week. Your empathy will be heightened to the point where it’s near impossible to separate your feelings from those closest to you. Make sure that you consciously realize where your emotions are coming from and – after you make that determination – lend your ear and shoulder to those that need it from you the most right now. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) It is important for you that your relationships are not only founded on intense connections and feelings, but that they are fairly balanced in all realms as well. You may be pulled in two different directions. On one hand you desperately need alone time to reconnect with yourself and self-soothe. On the other you want to charm others with your presence. Realize that it doesn’t have to be one way or the other. Choose both and everybody wins.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) If you’ve been harboring a flame for someone you will feel an insatiable urge to divulge your secret this week. Exploring your positive feelings with another may just be what you’ve been needing. Beautiful places and travel destinations are calling your name ever so sweetly. Decide between social proclivities and one-on-one’s with people that can help you strike a balance in your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) You may be feeling a little sentimental about certain possessions lately. Finances may be padded by a partner and, while fruitful, has the tendency to fluctuate. The end of the week gives way to a heightened, almost manic focus on your health and appearance. Realize the better you take care of yourself, the better you’ll feel and your light will shine brighter.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) Urges can teeter between creation and destruction this week. You may also be feeling a little more psychic about people than what you’re comfortable with. You may need the help or advice from another to help you balance out these things for the time being. Research is highly likely, especially if it involves another person. Don’t sway too far in either direction. Find your balance.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) The week is ripe for connecting with a friend and taking on a project for the greater good. You are drawn to the simple beauty in life and altruistic opportunities and, if it’s helping a good cause, your interest will be piqued. Delving into charitable work and being surrounded by harmony and simplicity will give you all the happy feels this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) There’s a lot to be learned from your relationships with others, especially if it involves your work or life’s mission. There is a buzz of social activity that you may find yourself drawn into. Regale people with your knowledge of the esoteric and don’t forget to fill your social barometer up so that when you take that retreat back into yourself and your home you will still reap the rewards from that fulfillment.

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NOTICES TO: JADE WARD In the Welfare of: T, Y. DOB: 11/06/2004 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0068 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an ADJUDICATION Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an ADJUDICATION Hearing on the 13TH day of APRIL, 2015 at 10:30AM If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint. TO: Marjorie Morales and Jerry LaPlante Case Name: A-L., A. Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0019 A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed on February 17, 2015 You are hereby summoned to appear for a in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear in a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing on the 9th day of April,2015 at 3:30 pm If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD (REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAS OR OTHERWISE DEFEND WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED, AND THAT IS SHOWN TO THE COURT BY A MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT OR TESTIMONY, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER OF DEFAULT AND, WITHOUYT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT.

TO: Trelice Blue-Stallworth and Daquan Stallworth Case Name: S., T. Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0015 A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed on February 11, 2015 You are hereby summoned to appear for a in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear in a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing on the 9th day of April, 2015 at 2:30 pm If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD (REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAS OR OTHERWISE DEFEND WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED, AND THAT IS SHOWN TO THE COURT BY A MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT OR TESTIMONY, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER OF DEFAULT AND, WITHOUYT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT.

NOTICES

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TO: Julius Sanchez FOR THE MATTER OF: SANCHEZ, Lupe v. SANCHEZ, Julius CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-PO-2014-0177DV YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Tuesday the 31st day of March 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for a Continued Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

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If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at 253-680-5585. DATE: this 17th day of February 2015. TO: Trelice Blue-Stallworth and Daquan Stallworth Case Name: S., D. Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0014 A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed on February 11, 2015 You are hereby summoned to appear for a in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear in a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing on the 9th day of April, 2015 at 1:30 pm

Birth Control Patch Study Are you interested in trying an investigational birth control patch? If you are 18 or older you may be eligible. Compensation available for your time. To learn more call Planned Parenthood Tacoma at 253-396-5300 or check http://www.secure-study.com for details.

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD (REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAS OR OTHERWISE DEFEND WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED, AND THAT IS SHOWN TO THE COURT BY A MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT OR TESTIMONY, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER OF DEFAULT AND, WITHOUYT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT. Summons/Valerie Marie Minton/John Doe Minton David T. Bonfiglio, P.C., 4356 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, David T. Bonfiglio - 014964, Phone: (480) 970-0974, Fax: (480) 947-4345, david. bonfiglio@azbar,org, Attorney for Plaintiff In The Superior Court Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Pinal The Allstate Corporation, a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Allstate Insurance Company Plaintiff, v. Valerie Marie Minton and John Doe Minton, husband and wife; Black & White partnerships 1-10; XYZ corporations 1-10 and L-N limited liability companies 1-10; John and Jane Does 1-10. Defendants. No. CV201402031 Summons Daniel A. Washburn The State Of Arizona To The Defendant(s): Valerie Marie Minton and John Doe Minton, 1669 E. Verona Street, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. You Are Hereby Summoned and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this Court. If served within the State of Arizona, you shall appear and defend within 20 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served out of the State of Arizona - whether by direct service, by registered or certified mail, or by publication - you shall appear and defend within 30 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the date of service. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director of Insurance as an insurer’s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this state, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or plead until expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail without the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of filing the receipt and affidavit of service with the Court. Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of compliance and return receipt or Officer’s Return. Rule of Civil Procedure 4, A.R.S. §§ 20-222, 28-502, and 28-503. You Are Hereby Notified that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You Are Cautioned that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiff’s attorney. Rules of Civil Procedure 10(1), A.R.S. § 12-311; Rules of Civil Procedure. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least five (5) days before your scheduled court date. Signed And Sealed this date Aug 26 2014 /s/ Chad A. Roche Clerk of the Court By /s/ Rebecca Padilla Deputy Clerk. Instructions For Obtaining Copy Of The Complaint To Whom It May Concern: A copy of the Pinal County Superior Court; Case No.: CV-201402031 may be obtained by contacting David T. Bonfiglio at 480-9700974 or writing a letter requesting a copy to David T. Bonfiglio, P.C., 4356 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

VOLUNTEERS

PETS Need safe farms or barns for indoor/outdoor semi-feral cats. They are fixed, vaccinated and de-wormed. Ages 9 mo. & up. Leave message at (253) 203-4608

Tiny Bird Rescue Sandy 253-770-8552

Pet of the Week

Gere Bring home Gere, a black male, and find yourself bonded for life. Like most rabbits, Gere is highly intelligent, and requires ample “hop time” to burn off his pent up energy. While this indoor only bun is not the biggest fan of being held, simply sit on the ﬂoor with Gere, and you’ve got yourself a lap rabbit. Hop to and make Gere your treasured companion today — A492467

Visit us at 2608 Center Street in Tacoma www.thehumanesociety.org

Metro Animal Services Pets of the Week 1200 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374 253-299-PETS www.metroanimalservices.org

Flaphack is a big gentle luv bug. He would be a great walking partner for someone looking for a nice companion.

Jax is a male DSH Grey Tabby cat. He is sweet and playful and looking for his forever home.

Volunteer Orientation & Training March 22nd, 2015 1pm-3pm 6204 288th St. E., Graham, WA 98338 For more information please call: 253-370-1429 www.changingrein.org facebook.com/ChangingRein

Smile Looking for volunteers who want to share the passion of reading with a struggling reader! All-Star Readers is held Monday and Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 at Arlington Elementary School now through mid-June. Contact Lori Ann Reeder, Program Manager at lreeder@tacoma.k12.wa.us or 253-571-1139 for specifics and to get started.

Build Success

Many middle school students need your help with math homework and preparing for tests and quizzes in our after school program on Tuesdays at Baker Middle School. Be a part of their successful transition to high school by helping them with math now. Please contact Jenna Aynes at jaynes@tacoma.k12. wa.us or 253-571-5053 or Lori Ann Reeder lreeder@tacoma. k12.wa.us or 253-571-1139 for specifics.

Math or Reading Help Wanted! Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers at Sherman Elementary School on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM. Tutors are also needed at Mt. Tahoma High School with Algebra in the Math Boot Camp on Monday or Thursdays afterschool. This program is designed to help students improve their math skills/grades before the semester ends on 1/23. Please contact Trisha Tracy @ 571-3843 or ttracy@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information. Build a Brighter Future. Help a Student Read Dedication and tireless efforts are making a difference in our community. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers or to assist in the Homework Club at Fern Hill Elementary School on Wednesdays from 45 PM. Please contact Judy Merritt @ 571-3873 or jmerrit@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information. Help Students Graduate. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@ tacoma.k12.wa.us for more information. A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Foss High School. Students

need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 571-7380 or xx for details.

Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Needs Volunteers Looking to have a positive impact on your community this year? Invest a few hours per week to support our patients and families. Read a book, listen to life stories, give caregivers a few hours to rest and renew. Apply your listening skills and compassion in a meaningful role as a Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care volunteer. Comprehensive training and on-going support are provided. Join our caring and professional team to change lives-especially your own. Training starts soon. Call 1—855— 534—7050 to learn more or log onto www.chifranciscan. org and click on Hospice and Palliative Care under “Our Services” Food Bank We are a local food bank on the east side of Tacoma, WA and are powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact Enzi 253212-2778. Volunteer Math Tutor Tacoma Community House is looking for volunteers to help adults improve their basic math skills. Classes are Monday through Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm. The commitment is for one class weekly but we would love to have your assistance any day if you are available. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or a kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. Volunteer Classroom Assistants Looking for a rewarding experience? Help adult students improve their basic reading and writing skills. Classes are Monday through Thursdays 2:004:00 pm. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. Help a Child Improve Reading One-on-one support makes a huge difference in an elementary student’s ability to overcome reading challenges. As a Read2Me Tutor, you can be that person who makes a difference. The Tacoma School District and the Tacoma Community House are partners in this endeavor and we are on the lookout for committed tutors for grades 1-3. Call Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 for more information.

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Classifieds Stephanie Lynch

HOMES

2711 Henry Road N

2001 N Cedar St.

11717 10th Ave E

6711 36th St Ct NW, Gig Harbor

We are now experiencing a sellers market which brings more money when selling your home. Call me today if you are thinking about selling for your free market analysis and learn how I will sell your home for the most dollar to you!

Let me help! Call today.

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REPRESENTING BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS Proven Results Experienced Integrity High Service Standards

FOR SALE BY OWNER: $158,500 4322 South G St, Tacoma 98418

NEW CARPET

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4 bed, 2 bath, well cared for 1476 sq ft single family home s Breakfast nook made from real tree knot wood s Detached garage s Newly finished hardwood floors s New carpet throughout s Fresh paint s Fireplace pellet insert s Master bedroom w/ fully remodeled bathroom s Mother-in-law addition attached to back of house w/ full size bathroom equipped w/ full handicap safety bars. Separate entrance. s Quiet neighborhood close to schools, bus stops and zones, I-5 freeway

NEW FLOORS

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PROPERTY

PROPERTY FOR SALE Edgewood 3.3 acres. 2911 112th Ave. E. Approved Septic Design. Farmland. Wetland. Building Site. Availability Electric, Natural Gas, Water $124,000 253-219-1535

OLD TOWN $499,950 Amazing development potential with this unique Old Town property! City has given final plat approval for 4 lots on this prime 3 acre piece. Big views possible from all lots in this great neighborhood, tucked back & out of the way. Walk to the historic Old Town district with its coffee shops, wine bar & restaurants.; then stroll down to the waterfront & enjoy the gorgeous Puget Sound setting with walking paths, public docks, shoreline restaurants & more! MLS# 332653

Call Dave Peterson, Managing Broker at Better Properties N Proctor for more information. 253-222-8480 or davepeterson@ betterproperties.com

FOR RENT

Small, OneBedroom. Quiet, Clean, New Paint. View. No Pets. Credit Check. $625 per month. $500 Deposit. Kelly 253-229-0759

1br/1ba Apt. For Rent Full Kitchen, living room; laundry & parking..$570/m At Tacoma 8324 S. Park Ave. Contact 206-214-8538

CONDOS & HOMES TACOMA

UNIVERSITY PLACE

14406 PACIFIC AVE S # 14

7508 41ST. ST CT W #B10

$685

$850

2 BED 1 BATH 675 SF. PERFECT 2 BED APT INCLUDES W/S/G, EAT IN KITCHEN,ONSITE LAUNDRY AND CLOSE TO EVERYTHING.

2 BED 1 BATH 800 SF. LARGE 2 BED APT HAS NEWER APPLIANCES, WASHER/DRYER, $24 FEE FOR W/S/G AND MORE.

TACOMA

4322 S ALDER ST

6601 S TYLER ST #10

$695

$685

2 BED 1 BATH 880 SF. UPGRADED 2 BED DUPLEX HAS FRESH PAINT, EAT IN KITCHEN, PATIO AND $24 FOR W/S/G.

2 BED 1 BATH 880 SF. PERFECT UNIT INCLUDES ALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES, $24 FOR W/S/G, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING AND MORE.

NORTH TACOMA

BONNEY LAKE

509 N YAKIMA AVE #406

8403 LOCUST AVE E #B1

$895 2 BED 1 BATH 950 SF. PERFECT UNIT INCLUDES ALL APPLIANCES, FAMILY ROOM, DINING AREA & $25 FEE FOR W/S/G.

$875 2 BED 2 BATH 1100 SF. BEAUTIFUL CONDO HAS EAT IN KITCHEN, WASHER/DRYER, RESERVED PARKING & COVERED PATIO W/STORAGE.

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NO RENT TO OWN, LEASE OR OWNER CONTRACT! HOMES

3 Beds, 1¾ Bath, 1855 SqFt. Beautiful turn of the century Dutch Colonial home completely updated with character galore. Hardwood floors, foyer, banister staircase, large living & dining rooms, high ceilings, large remodeled kitchen, separate utility rm, 3 bedrooms up w/loft for possible 4th bedroom. Updated electrical & plumbing, new windows, tank less water heater, heat pump, insulated floors, oversized bathtub, security system. Fully fenced back yard w/large deck, sprinkler system, 2 car garage w/ upgraded electrical. MLS # 730787 $179,000

Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@gmail.com

5414 S Junett St., Tacoma

Two separate living quarters- upstairs has 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and laundry room; lower level has one bedroom, shower, toilet and sink, living room and large kitchen. Laundry possible on either floor (back porch main floor) or lower level. Great rental property or MIL unit or just a home with lots of space- you decide. Quick commute. New carpet, newer windows, Fresh paint, coved ceilings, electricity to garage with new openers. Welcome home.

MLS# 684398 $147,950

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

Absolutely Charming, Mediterranean Style, custom built North Tacoma view home. Enjoy Commencement Bay view from Mstr Br balc. Inside feat. incl. Marble floor entry, St. Steel Appl, Gran. counttops, Cust. built Hickory cab. + Beaut. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor, Bay windows. Mstr suite w/ FP & Lrg bath+steam shower, Cali closet. New Energy Efficient heating. Cent. vacuum, new paint in & out, new carpet, Finished Bsmt w/ kitchen. Close to Schools, Parks, Freeway, Hospitals & Waterfront. $623,000.

Gil Rigell Better Properties N. Proctor (253) 376-7787

11425 Madera Cir SW, Lakewood

Black Tie Finished yet, Comfortable & Casually Elegant. Named Most Beautiful home in its class. Controlled access, gated & walled community of Madera. The ultimate in seclusion yet near world class amenities. Stylish interiors, warm colors, kitchen that rivals Elle Décor magazine w/ marble, new custom cabinetry, professional appliances, woods & neutral colors, open concept living, flexible floor plan, bed/office on main floor, manicured grounds, unique spaces. Quality. Location. Style. Timeless.

MLS# 726788 $699,500

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

Exceptional Craftsman lives beautifully. Welcoming front porch, beautiful hardwoods and classic built-ins. Stunning kitchen w/ Granite, Viking stove and a Apron sink that steals the show! Lovely yard with Arborvitae trees that provide just the right amount of privacy to relax and rewind. New sewer line, panel and YES a 2car garage! Perfect location: short walk to UPS or Proctor. Great Schools: Lowell, Mason and Stadium. $480,000 MLS# 655057

Better Properties N. Proctor Pam (253) 691-0461

4820 N Shirley St. Tacoma $439,000 Currently used as non conforming triplex. Over 1/2 acre! This classic home has views of the Sound & Olympic Mountains. Many upgrades yet original woodwork and charm. Main level has large kitchen with vaulted ceiling, skylights, 2 bedrooms & full bath. Upstairs & downstairs have been converted to separate units and could be easily converted back to a fabulous 4 bedroom home. OR subdivide (3 lots? -buyer to verify) Fully fenced yard with fruit trees, RV parking, detached garage/shop.

Mark Hulen 253.761.8888 Better Properties North Proctor mark@betterproperties.com

www.betterpropertiesnorthproctor.com 10519/10521 Mt. Tacoma DR SW Lakewood $439,000 Incredible opportunity to own a well maintained duplex plus an 1800+ sf shop/office! Just a few blocks from Pierce College and near shopping. 3 bedroom, 2 bath units with over 1200 sf each. Ideal for an owner/user, hobbyist, mechanic or a great place to store your cars, boats, equipment or? in the detached shop. Plenty of room to park your RV also. GSI does not include the full shop potential income, only the office portion. Only a short distance from historical Steilacoom and the waterfront!

Mark Hulen 253.761.8888 Better Properties North Proctor mark@betterproperties.com

www.betterpropertiesnorthproctor.com

3578 E F St. $105,000

HOMES

6027 S. Lawrence

CALL 253.922.5317

1116 N. Jackson $190,000

This home is completely remodeled and move-in ready with a massive, fenced backyard. U p d a t e d plumbing & electrical. New carpet, paint, moldings, doors. New kitchen with hickory cabinets, range, dishwasher. 12 by 14 covered deck. Huge Outbuilding for storage, alley access. ( MLS # 582500) Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@ gmail.com

MLS# 658008 $229,000 Better Properties N. Proctor Pam (253) 691-0461

3 Bed, 1 3/4 Bath. 1,356 sq ft. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings highlight this handsome rambler on a park-like corner lot in Artondale. Kitchen features an island, new smooth-top stove & convection oven, tile countertops & bay windows. Family room with fireplace is perfect for entertaining as is the large deck & fenced backyard. The master suite, one of three newly carpeted bedrooms, has French doors to the deck and a remodeled ¾ bathroom. 30-yr roof installed in 2005. 10 mins to schools, shopping, recreation & SR-16 MLS# 573155 $257,500 Debbie Houtz Better Properties 253-376-2280

3007 N. 19th Tacoma $399,000

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1617 N. Division

Beautiful Craftsman walking distance to Univ. of Puget Sound. Completely remodeled. Hand scraped bamboo floors, renovated kitchen with custom granite counter tops and island, stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry & millwork throughout, formal living, dining room, den/study, butlers pantry. 3 bedrooms upstairs w/full master bath. Fin. basement features spacious family room/full bath & utility area. New electrical & plumbing. (MLS # 686944)

Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@ gmail.com

d ol s Classic 1920’s craftsmen charmer in the heart of North Tacoma. Hardwood floors, Wood burning fireplace, formal dining room w/ French doors open to patio. Lots of windows & natural light, large kitchen, huge master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. New double pain windows, updated electrical, new icynene insulation, built in storage, unfinished 650 square foot basement with utility & laundry. Walk to restaurants, schools, parks. You will love being an owner in the historic GreyGables! MLS # 643110. $153,500

Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@ gmail.com

16 N SALMON BEACH $349,000

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3 bed, 2 bath. Great air quality and “Green” building materials. Elegance at your feet with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! Special touches include..closet organizers in every closet, Manabloc Plumbing, Zero VOC paint. Ecofriendly yard with native plants and 2 car garage. Ideally located close to freeways, shopping...

2 parcels : Build your dream home with a gorgeous view of Narrows Bridge and Puget Sound. The property is being sold as one to maximize the building envelope and open space but see what works best for you. Build on one lot, sell the other or build on the whole lot, there is so much opportunity here! (MLS # 612161) Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308 Sergio@ betterproperties. com

Welcome to this uniquely Northwest home in the waterfront community of Salmon Beach! Featuring main living area on the 2nd floor, the home boasts an amazing panorama stretching from the Narrows Bridge(s) to Pt Defiance. Open concept great room with living/dining/kitchen laid out with views like crazy! 1500 sq ft of deck space gives you lots of room for gardening, entertaining or just relaxing in the SW exposure, with spectacular sunsets, the Olympic Mtns, marine activity & wildlife galore... MLS# 690309

Call Dave Peterson, Managing Broker Better Properties N Proctor 253-222-8480 or davepeterson@betterproperties.com

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 4008 S. Pine Completely remodeled w/over 200k in high end upgrades. 10 offices, private exits, shared executive conference room, kitchen w/dining area, lots of storage, and 15 parking stalls. One office could be used as apartment for out of state clients. ADA Accessible. Mall & 38th Street Exit.

MLS# 663155

$599,000

Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308 Sergio@betterproperties.com

Businesses Opportunities 4 Sale with Owner Contract LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./LOUNGE Business for sale. $189,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft.

SAME OWNER: BARTENDING ACADEMY OF TACOMA, Since 1959, Very profitable, Training provided.

GIG HARBOR CHINESE RESTR., same owner 26 yrs., $50,000

TAVERN, w/cocktails, Pulltabs, Mineral Lake, Mineral, Wa., EZ terms, Seller Financing

Huge reduction

PORT ORCHARD, DOWNTOWN Food & Beverage, annual gross sales, approx. $1,300,000, excellent net. Owner selling real estate & the business for $850,000, terms avail., same location over 100 years.

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RICHARD PICTON or ED PUNCHAK

253-581-6463 253-224-7109

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